Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1102 Meeting the Grays

Damien extended his hand in a polite gesture towards Jude.

After exchanging pleasantries with Damien, Jude turned his attention to Cherise, a smile gracing his lips. "Dr. Shaw, it's been a while," he remarked, clarifying he had no intention of glossing over their previous encounter four years ago.

Cherise returned the smile, albeit somewhat awkwardly. "Yes, it has," she replied.

"I must admit, I didn't expect you to remember me, Dr. Shaw," Jude remarked with feigned surprise. "It's a shame that Phoenix didn't live to see us reunite. If she were alive, she would've been thrilled to know you came to our city, Dr. Shaw."

ago. "Phoenix..." At the abrupt shift of conversation, Cherise was uncertain how to respond. Her lips pressed together. "Mr. Jude, my condolences," she eventually managed to

the ring on his left ring finger. "I can pretend she's always with me." After pulling his hand back, he continued, "Today, with your presence, we have reason

not here as distinguished guests; there's no need for such formality. I'd rather pay a visit to Gray Residence and have a cup of tea with the Gray family than feast

pause, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Regardless, you're now the Gray family's

let's make our way to Gray Residence," Damien suggested, a hint of concern knitting his brows as he strolled alongside Cherise. "Are Mr. and

replied nonchalantly, guiding the way as he continued, "I'm briefed on your strategy, Mr. Lenoir, and I find it agreeable. I've consulted my father, and he's open to publicly acknowledging your relationship with Colin until he's firmly established

challenge for the old fogeys at the company. But you, Mr. Lenoir, carry a different weight. Your achievements within the Lenoir clan precede you. And the memory of my past defeat to you, Mr. Lenoir, lingers within

nodded subtly. "This was