Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 871 A Husband’s Shield

Her outcry immediately drew the attention of the bystanders.

Cherise stepped back, preparing to retrieve her hat and mask, when she was warmly embraced.

Damien, holding Cherise with one hand and carrying Soren with the other, fixed a cold gaze on the woman. “You should be mindful of your words.”

“My wife has never engaged in plagiarism. If you persist in spreading false rumors, I won’t hesitate to take action.”

“Are you attempting to intimidate me?”

“I’m terrified!”

The woman sneered, “Damien, do you even know who I am?”

“I am Sebastian’s secretary at the Weiss Group!”

“Soon, your Lenoir Group won’t be yours anymore. What are you pretending for?”

Damien smiled faintly, his demeanor calm and distant. His eyes seemed to dismiss her words as inconsequential.

There was no hint of anger or annoyance, as though her insults were mere trifles.

The woman felt a sense of unease.

hurtful nature of her words, they failed to

evident that he had never held her opinions in

you are.

am aware

was taken aback.

a senior secretary wouldn’t speculate about company shares

by more than just its shares.

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this.”

actions suggest either incompetence or malice.”

recent business dealings suggest he wouldn’t hire an

can tell Sebastian his tactics won’t work on me.”

business arena. Insulting my wife will only diminish his reputation and that

shielded

stunned, unable to regain

enough as

person.

did this man see through her flaws?

number. “Boss,

“I witnessed it.”

in the shadows, spoke.