Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1045 White Lie

Cherise observed the subtle tremors in the women's demeanor.

The male classmate who had earlier mentioned the exorbitant price of Maybachs spoke up, "Maybachs are quite the splurge, aren't

they?"

Cherise nodded, "They're alright. We've got even pricier ones back home."

She wasn't fibbing; this Maybach wasn't the top tier in their garage.

After all, she was Damien's wife; by extension, his things were hers too. No harm in a little white lie, right?

"Wow, this car must have set you back a pretty penny," the man remarked, eyes wide.

Cherise couldn't help but grin. "You could say that."

The conversation sputtered out, replaced by an uncomfortable silence. Millions for a car? Was she kidding?

The women throwing shade at Cherise earlier felt their faces burning up. Talk about payback.

After an awkward silence at the table, the plumpy man tried to lighten the mood, "Cherry, your boyfriend's quite the looker. Did

you snag him, or did he snag you?"

perked up like vultures sensing fresh gossip. Cherise, however,

chased afterfor nearly

all, I had a few other options at the

on Cherise, bewildered,

so ashamed they

asserting money was paramount in

later, they were dumbfounded to discover the price of Cherise's car was something they could only dream

in their lifetimes!

up. "Remember that tin school when

big? Damn,

right!" someone chimed in, flashing Cherise a knowing smile. "With your looks

your hubby's a stunner

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exactly lacking in qualities,

quiet bookworm of their

quickly grabbed their drinks and scurried

a dish best-served cold. Even without

cruel

they mocked and ostracized her. Now, everything she had built made them green with

almost instinctively reached

gaze fixed on her. Her

her, picked up a teacup, and sipped,