Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1046 The Bride

Cherise's smile faltered, "I see. I thought you were going to handle the car yourself."

Had she known Damien hadn't gone downstairs, she wouldn't have fabricated such a bold lie.

Damien might now be all smiles and sweetness, playing nice before her ex-classmates. But who knows what happens when you're

back at the hotel, behind closed doors?

He leaned in, his voice a low murmur that sent chills down Cherise's spine. "With all these guys around, I can't risk leaving you

alone. What if something happened to you? How could I possibly live with myself?"

His words hung heavy in the air, silencing everyone at the table.

Cherise's heart hammered against her ribs. On the surface, it sounded like Damien was worried sick about her.

But to her, it felt like a veiled threat, a ghost of something sinister to come. The more he acted like the perfect husband now, the

more suspicion gnawed at her. What was he playing at?

The only response she could muster was a weak laugh and a smile. "You're definitely overreacting," she mumbled, looking away.

"Am I?" His smile was small, his gaze unwavering. "My dear, I'm just being careful. After all, I had to fight off sstiff competition

to win you over."

floor, mortified beyond words. Every passing minute stretched

arrived - the wedding ceremony was about

and the lights

stage, a dapper groom stood holding a bouquet, awaiting his bride. He watched as the

towards him.

Cherise glanced at the groom's face, she almost dropped her glass of red wine because, well, let's just say he wasn't

sight for sore

Steve didn't have a face that would stop traffic. Still, with his elongated face and

his features were... unconventional.

passable, but when put together, he was the least

everyone else.

hasn't changed a bit, still

was

lips, instinctively turning to glance at the bride sitting opposite

were right; Savannah

this was a Miss Universe pageant contest

help but stare,

face and perfect features made her look like a real-life doll. Every step she took with her father by

radiated elegance

most beautiful woman she'd seen since getting her memory back. Yet, the

her. This stunning woman was about to marry the most unattractive