Marrying the Man in the Dark

After uttering those words, she staggered and placed the tray on the table. “Enjoy your meal.”

As Cherise observed the woman walking away, she felt a sense of unease creeping into her heart. “I can’t believe her husband is still forcing her to work in her current condition…”

“I forced her to work,” Sebastian said with a faint smile. She placed a drumstick on Cherise’s plate and continued, “I want the drumstick to taste like it did back then. I want everything to be just as it was years ago.”

Cherise’s eyes widened in shock. “You…?”

“Mm.” Sebastian glanced at her. “Don’t worry. I compensated her generously. She agreed.”

her. As a doctor, she could tell that the woman was in pain while she walked, and her smile was strained. Despite her obvious discomfort, Sebastian had the woman serve him simply for the sake of recreating a moment from years ago.

remarked as he savored the drumstick. “There are many people like her in this world. They claim they can’t or won’t do something, but they’ll comply once offered sufficient benefits.” With that, he looked up

smile, a chill running down her spine. She sensed ridicule in his gaze towards her. He… must have already deduced that she also attended the banquet today for Lenoir Group’s sake.

and began eating the drumstick. It did indeed taste like it used to back then. However, having eaten drumsticks prepared by New World Restaurant’s renowned chef and Damien’s improved version, she found the old flavor less appealing. Though it was a familiar taste

recall this drumstick used to be your favorite.” Sebastian frowned, observing her

from before, but Sebastian frowned and turned to speak to the person beside