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."

wink, she oozed confidence that

tolerate three years

grief!

mischievous, grabbed Cherise's hand. "lI know I might be broke, but at least Cherry here has deep

seein today?

She elbowed him playfully, letting out

at with

not bothering to answer, just giving

stares flew around the room like

owns the Maybach parked

moved, please."

floor went nuts. A Maybach? Like the super luxurious car brand? Owning one was practically a

seeing one parked here!

the Maybach owner to make their

shot Cherise a fake-hurt look. "See, this is what happens when you don't listen. I

wait here. I'll go

tically and walked

seat, feeling a wave of chatter and

double take.

knew Cherise was rolling in dough now? Talk about a

Damien's supposed lack of money moments ago all looked like they'd

of their

and a few curious men couldn't resist asking, "Spill the tea, Cherise! What kind

that ride?"