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.

a slight smile. "Much like Phoenix in the past-always genuine and blunt. She's true to herself and puts on no pretense or airs of

him back to the present. "What was that?" he asked, a

replied with a faint smile, "Mrs. Lenoir is so delightful.

of that uncultivated

"Uncle Anthony, it's been years

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

that Anthony had formed opinions about Cherise from the moment 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 that Anthony

pretentious women in high society circles," Damien acknowledged. "Having grown up in the countryside, she's sincere and straightforward, qualities