Marrying the Man in the Dark

After Lennon’s brief announcement, he turned to Cherise. “Those heading to HR should head there ASAP,” he said.

The words had barely left his lips when the crowd dispersed, scattering down the corridor.

“HR’s up on the twelfth,” Damien murmured to Cherise, his tone low.

She nodded, clutching her resume, and darted into the waiting elevator.

Lennon and Damien watched her go, Lennon’s arms folded across his chest.

“Looks like Cherry’s finally making some headway around here,” Lennon observed. “But Lulu mentioned she’s a skilled doctor with heaps of knowledge. Are you sure it’s wise to have her as your assistant?”

“Seems like a waste of talent,” Lennon couldn’t help but say.

Damien shot him a cold glance. “You think I haven’t considered that?”

didn’t trust her colleagues. I brought her here to gain some confidence and real-world experience. With me guiding

raised an eyebrow,

sighed, shaking his head. She always thinks I’m the dedicated one between me and her, but she never lifts a finger to

enough,” Lennon agreed. “It’s better than her charging ahead and bothering Sebastian

of Sebastian brought a glint of coldness to Damien’s eyes. “I don’t want

Sebastian’s not subtle about his intentions-he’s after your company

scoffed. “He’s ambitious, but does he have what it takes? If

Cherise entered the HR department, she found everyone lined up at

“Everyone, please, go back to your desks and get back to work. I’m just here

approached, holding out a notebook. “Mrs. Lenoir, I heard about your incredible photographic

aback. She might have refused outright if the person in front of her had been younger. But facing a middle-aged