Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 985 Cherise’s Challenge

Emma’s brow furrowed, a subtle indication of her perplexity. “Third year,” she confirmed.

The palpable aura emanating from Cherise unsettled her deeply.

An uneasy tension settled in Emma’s core, manifesting in the nervous nibbling of her lip.

Realization dawned upon her with a jolt.

Though it was evident she held the role of interrogator, why did she find herself unexpectedly assuming the position of being interrogated?

“Oh, third year?” Emma echoed, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Cherise’s smile remained intact as she probed, “Since you’ve graced our halls for three years, I presume familiarity with our school motto?”

Emma pressed her lips together, hesitating before reluctantly acquiescing to Cherise’s inquiry. “Our school motto… it’s to absorb, heed, uphold, follow, enact, embody wisdom.”

Cherise’s smile widened subtly. “You’ve committed it to memory quite admirably. Yet, one must ponder, why do you not abide by it?”

Cherise, her confusion evident.

enact, embody wisdom. Among these virtues, does any justify the

faltered, caught off guard. “But what people

but idle chatter, relishing in the speculation of others‘ private affairs. Does that grant you a license to do the same?” Cherise’s tone remained composed yet

to send Emma into a stuttering spiral of

I’m a journalism student. I simply require your assistance for a practical interview,” she explained, her tone tinged with a

in her eyes, “Surely, you wouldn’t withhold your cooperation, would you?”

me–it’s only natural,” she added, her

affable smile. “Certainly, if your ambition is to merely revel in

willing to accommodate your request,” Cherise assured,

let’s address them together. I’m prepared to share aspects of my life openly; transparency and sincerity are

at a loss for

her lips together, acknowledging

probing would inevitably cast her as a reporter intent on prying into private matters and igniting online debates.

transparency. “As your senior, I’m prepared to share my life openly. Transparency

studied the woman

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