Dark Secrets of the Blind Husband

Chapter 1045 White Lie

Cherise observed the subtle tremors in the women's demeanor.

The male classmate who had earlier mentioned the exorbitant price of Maybachs spoke up, "Maybachs are quite the splurge, aren't

they?"

Cherise nodded, "They're alright. We've got even pricier ones back home."

She wasn't fibbing; this Maybach wasn't the top tier in their garage.

After all, she was Damien's wife; by extension, his things were hers too. No harm in a little white lie, right?

"Wow, this car must have set you back a pretty penny," the man remarked, eyes wide.

Cherise couldn't help but grin. "You could say that."

The conversation sputtered out, replaced by an uncomfortable silence. Millions for a car? Was she kidding?

The women throwing shade at Cherise earlier felt their faces burning up. Talk about payback.

After an awkward silence at the table, the plumpy man tried to lighten the mood, "Cherry, your boyfriend's quite the looker. Did

you snag him, or did he snag you?"

like vultures sensing fresh gossip. Cherise, however, didn't give them a chance to

please. He fell head over heels forat first sight, and chased afterfor nearly two years

a few other options at the

were on Cherise, bewildered, unsure

ashamed they wished they could vanish. Just moments ago, they

asserting money was paramount in society as

of Cherise's car was something they could

in their lifetimes!

stunned silence, someone finally spoke up. "Remember that tin school when our teacher said

it big? Damn,

a knowing smile. "With your looks and

you. No wonder your hubby's

nodded in agreement. "Truth is, if it

helpful he is around the house, I wouldn't have given him

lacking in qualities,

room fell silent. Who knew the quiet bookworm of their high

quickly grabbed their drinks and scurried off to another table,

revenge is a dish best-served cold.

how cruel these people

everything she had built

that Cherise almost instinctively reached for her phone

caught Damien's intense gaze fixed on her.

up a teacup, and sipped, "When you mentioned I