Marrying the Man in the Dark

Cherise widened her eyes as she stood up. “Can’t we… chat a little longer?”

She was not done discussing the acquisition of Lenoir Group’s shares.

“Let’s not talk about it for now.” Sebastian smiled at Cherise. “I have something I want from Damien. But I won’t reveal it at the moment.”

“If Damien can’t find a solution, you can come find me again. Remember, I’m only willing to entertain negotiations from you, not Damien.” He gave her another smile and left.

Cherise stood still and pursed her lips as she watched Sebastian leave.

He’s only willing to talk to me, but not Damien. Is it because I was his classmate that he’s ready to negotiate?

Regardless, it’s still a positive development as long as Sebastian is willing to talk.

Cherise told Damien about her discussion with Sebastian that night.

“No need to talk to him.” Damien smiled. “If he’s willing to negotiate, Lennon would have done it long ago.”

cradled her feet onto his lap, supporting her delicate feet with one hand while holding a nail clipper with his other hand. He gently trimmed

someone as foolish as you would take it seriously.”

at a loss for words.

“I’m not foolish!”

you’re foolish, just

naive either!”

he’s the type of person to

that Sebastian still

not that kind of person. Try not to meet him again, and don’t

end well,

on being my assistant and organizing

carpet, silently pursing her

of repurchasing the shares, she did not have to worry anymore.

early the following day.