Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1044 Damien Faked Impoverished

Probably his first encounter with such shallow judgment.

Despite the situation, Damien managed a faint smile. "Sure, I might not be a millionaire with a sports car, but does that mean I

can't defend Cherise?"

His voice was calm and convincing. If Cherise hadn't known he was just messing with them, she might've believed his "broke guy"

act.

Hearing Damien's "confession," the women went in for the kill. "What a joke you are! Do you think adulting is like getting straight

A's and sucking up to teachers for special treatment? Newsflash, sunshine, that doesn't fly here!"

"This is the real world, honey. Money talks. No money, no respect."

"Look, Cherise. We can't have sbroke nobody acting all high and mighty here."

The women's voices echoed, creating a hostile and oppressive atmosphere.

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waste yourself on someone like her? Sticking with a loser like that won't get you anywhere fast."

She clearly referred to Cherise, "Why not jump ship and cwithinstead? I can save you five years of grinding away at

nothing."

she oozed confidence

help but cringe. Seriously, how did she ever tolerate three years of high school with this

grief!

hand. "lI know I might be broke, but at

today?

She elbowed him playfully, letting out an awkward

at with

a low chuckle, not bothering to answer, just giving

and stares flew around the

staff member appeared. "Excuseeveryone, but who owns the Maybach parked out

moved, please."

nuts. A Maybach? Like the super

seeing one parked here!

necks, waiting for the Maybach owner to make

what happens when you don't listen. I told you I didn't need

anyway. You wait here. I'll go deal with

huffed tically

empty seat, feeling a wave of chatter and curious stares directed

double take.

a freakin' Maybach?!" a male classmate blurted out. "Who knew Cherise was rolling in dough now? Talk about a

moments ago all looked like they'd swallowed a lemon. They

sips of their drinks

a few curious men couldn't resist asking, "Spill

that ride?"