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?”

confusion evident. “How can you assume I haven’t adhered to it?”

to pose this question: absorb, heed, uphold, follow, enact,

guard. “But

of others‘ private affairs. Does that grant you a license to do the same?”

from Cherise were enough to send Emma into a stuttering spiral of uncertainty.

“I did mention that I’m a journalism student. I simply require your assistance for a practical interview,”

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

me–it’s only natural,” she added,

smile. “Certainly, if your ambition is to merely revel in reporting on others‘ private affairs and

more than willing to accommodate your request,” Cherise assured, her demeanor

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

found herself at a

lips together, acknowledging

would inevitably cast her as a reporter intent on prying into private matters

a concession to Cherise but a testament to her transparency. “As your senior, I’m prepared to share my life openly. Transparency

her eyes, Emma studied the woman before her.

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