Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 988 Undercover Escape

“What… what do we do?” Emily’s voice quivered as the reporters furrow her brow and slip out of sight.

drew closer, prompting Cherise to

Blake, his expression concerned, glanced at Emily’s flushed cheeks and teary eyes. “You little fool,”

With a gentle murmur, he embraced Emily just as the door swung open with a loud bang from outside.

The reporters, paying no attention to the room’s occupants, immediately began clicking their cameras, solely focused on capturing Cherise’s unguarded reaction.

Their anticipation for a flustered Cherise was palpable.

If mistaken, they would simply apologize.

But if Cherise stumbled, it would be front-page news!

Yet, they were in for a surprise.

In the dimly lit storage room, sunlight streamed through a narrow window, illuminating a couple locked in a passionate embrace atop a deserted desk.

The girl was draped over the young man’s navy blue coat, her own coat slipping off her arm as her cheeks flushed.

the reporters, his expression

retreated, with a few lingering to peer into

though compact, provided an unobstructed view.

couple visible, disappointment settled

left.

at last, Blake released Emily and closed the door to the utility

the desk behind Emily, dusting herself off with a

isn’t the time

at the journalists searching the area, he continued,

Cherise, he added, “We can’t stay hidden here

pursed her lips, eyeing the mop and bucket in

Balance:

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Undercover Escape

towards the exit.

a minute after his departure, Emily, skillfully disguised as a janitor, bore a bucket and mop in one hand while pushing a sizable trash can with

guise, Emily was liberally adorned with dust and grime,

approaching, hesitated upon encountering the bedraggled trash

they reasoned, the esteemed wife of Damien and paramour of Sebastian, Cherise, would not deign