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.

with Emma was one thing, but facing hundreds or even thousands

palms grew

something bothering you, Cherise? Afraid to confront those

honesty, I’ll offer you an escape route. Why not just

composure, offering a serene smile to Emma. “Did I

chair and idly playing with her phone, “if you don’t release me, I can’t leave. And if

was momentarily speechless, her smugness tempered by Cherise’s calm

posturing, Emma retorted,

it, Cherise. You’re apprehensive about facing those professional

challenger to Cherise’s confidence, Emma found herself

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her stance.

your

intimidate professional journalists

if Mrs. Lenoir will keep up her bravado when faced with

fascinating. She’s clearly in the wrong, but she’s still putting on a front. Talk

wouldn’t dare to betray Damien

echoed one after another, filling the