Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1104 Raise A Toast

"I haven't had the chance to travel much, so I'm still quite uninformed. I'm not very acquainted with many of the seafood dishes here," Cherise admitted.

"Well, lucky for you, I am! Let me give you the rundown," Colin chimed in eagerly, using his utensils to point out each dish to Cherise. "This one's the brown crab. Look at it. Isn't it darker than a usual crab? And this one...'

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Colin delved into detailed explanations of each dish while Cherise listened attentively, nodding and responding to each. The atmosphere at the table instantly took on the semblance of a kindergarten teacher leading children on a museum tour.

charm," Jude remarked with a slight smile. "Much like Phoenix in the past-always genuine and blunt. She's true to herself and puts on

scrutiny of Cherise was interrupted by Jude's words, snapping him back to

a faint smile, "Mrs. Lenoir is so delightful. Doesn't

mention of Phoenix, Anthony's expression instantly hardened. "Don't speak of that uncultivated woman!" With those words, a heavy silence descended upon

"Uncle Anthony, it's been

with a faint smile, "Phoenix and Mrs. Lenoir share many similarities, Father. Criticizing Phoenix for being uncultured could mislead Mr. Lenoir." He then turned to Damien, his smile lingering. "Mr. Lenoir, what's your take on this?" Damien's brows furrowed, recognizing Jude's deliberate attempt to provoke Anthony. Cherise was being used as a proxy for Phoenix in order

she arrived. From Jude's remarks, it was also apparent that Anthony held similar views about the late Phoenix back then. Hence, Jude was using Cherise to challenge Anthony and embarrass him. However, this also indirectly revealed

in high society circles," Damien acknowledged. "Having grown up in the