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 elicit

had never held her opinions

I know who you are. Your name is

holding Cherise, spøke calmly. “I am aware that Sebastian

was taken aback.

orders from above, a senior secretary

influenced by more than

1/3

this.”

suggest either incompetence or malice.”

recent business dealings suggest he wouldn’t

Malice. “You can tell Sebastian his tactics won’t

Insulting my wife will only diminish his

shielded Cherise and

Malice remained stunned, unable to regain her composure.

enough

person.

see

dialed a number. “Boss, it

“I witnessed it.”

shadows, spoke.