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.

her words, they failed to

that he had never held her opinions in high

I know who you are. Your name is

am aware that Sebastian prompted your

was taken aback. “You…”

for orders from above, a senior secretary wouldn’t speculate about company shares and ownership

influenced by more than just its shares. You should

1/3

this.”

either incompetence

business dealings suggest he wouldn’t hire an

tell Sebastian his tactics

he wishes to challenge me, he should do so in the business arena. Insulting my wife will only diminish his reputation and that of the

that, Damien shielded Cherise and

after their departure, Malice remained stunned, unable to regain her composure.

portrayed herself enough as

person.

did this man see through

lips, she dialed a number. “Boss, it didn’t

“I witnessed it.”

concealed in the shadows, spoke. “You’re