Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1103 Anthony's Disdain

"If I didn't know better, I might have forgotten that I only have one elder sister, mistook Colin for my long-lost twin, and rushed him to a DNA test!" Damien quipped.

This prompted a subtle furrow of Anthony's eyebrows. "You have quite the sense of humor, Mr. Lenoir," Anthony chuckled softly. "Coles's father hails from abroad, hence his distinctive features. But yours... well, I presume your father is a native Adanian, Mr. Lenoir. It's merely a coincidence; don't read too much into it."

Damien keenly noted the panic flickering in the middle-aged man's eyes and the slight quiver in his voice. "Of course," he replied with a faint smile. "I don't recall any foreign lineage in my family. After seeing Mr. Colin's eyes, I abandoned that notion." After that, Damien proceeded to introduce Cherise. "This is my wife, Cherise Shaw."

Ms. Charlotte Tanner, right?" Anthony's smile widened as he extended his hand towards Cherise. He felt a twinge of awkwardness and was about to retract his hand, but Cherise had already grasped it firmly and shook his hand. "Mr. Gray, a pleasure to meet you. We might be imposing on your

at all!" Anthony beamed, ushering them in with

Colin and Jude, while Anthony occupied the

this you and Mrs. Lenoir's inaugural visit to our charming Yatesville?" Anthony inquired warmly after the servants had served the dishes. "I've arranged for the servants to prepare some local specialties

before turning to Cherise with a gentle smile. His wife, a great food lover, regarded the dishes curiously with wide eyes as they were served. This was their first time in Yatesville, and the coastal town

hint of disdain. Charlotte is the Tanner family's sole heir. No wonder she has yet to assume control of the family business. Such uncultivated behavior, openly displaying her ignorance, is hardly befitting of a lady of

wife of a man of high standing would maintain a composed and indifferent demeanor, even when confronted with the unfamiliar! How can Cherise lay bare her superficiality and ignorance so