Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 986 Facing the Storm

Emma chuckled softly.

“You’re quite clever, Cherise.

With a graceful stride, Emma approached the window, peering at the swarm of reporters gathered outside the library. “While I may lack the finesse of a professional journalist, feel free to decline my inquiries, challenge me, or even put me on the spot.

“But,” she paused, turning back to face Cherise with a playful smile, “what about those reporters out there? How do you plan to handle them, Cherise?”

Cherise furrowed her brow, rising slowly to join Emma at the window, her heart fluttering with a hint of panic.

Oh dear.

Were all those reporters gathered for her?

Inwardly. Cherise grappled with a sense of unease.

She had glimpsed the motto of Adania University when she and Blake entered through the school

gates.

Having recently watched dramas, Cherise had picked up the notion of challenging Emma.

was one thing, but facing hundreds or even thousands of reporters outside presented an entirely

grew sweaty.

discomfort, Emma’s confidence swelled. “Is something bothering you, Cherise?

your professed transparency and honesty, I’ll offer you an escape route.

composure, offering a serene smile to Emma.

back into her chair and idly playing with her phone, “if you don’t release me, I can’t leave. And if you do, then I should? Wouldn’t that be rather embarrassing

smugness tempered

merely posturing, Emma retorted, her

about

the lone challenger to Cherise’s confidence, Emma found

Balance:

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Facing

her stance.

on, make your way downstairs already.”

can intimidate professional journalists like us

will keep up her bravado when faced with

she’s

to betray Damien openly if she weren’t

voices echoed one after another,