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?”

left her previous job because she didn’t trust her colleagues. I brought her here to gain some confidence and real-world experience. With me guiding her, she’ll avoid a lot of unnecessary

an eyebrow, clearly

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

better than her charging ahead and bothering Sebastian

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

“You’ve got to watch out. Sebastian’s not subtle about his

“He’s ambitious, but does he have what it takes? If he can sway Cherry, then

she found everyone lined up at the door, eagerly awaiting

between amusement and exasperation. “Everyone, please, go back to your desks and get back to work. I’m just here to check in…

incredible photographic memory. Would you mind signing here for me?

been younger. But facing a middle-aged man who was