Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1131 Sweet Creations

He drew in a deep breath, lifted the coffee cup, and downed its contents in one swift motion.

Finally, he turned to Cherise, a faint smile dancing on his lips. "You all need to step up your game."

Cherise's brows furrowed. "We need to step up our game?"

She found herself completely puzzled by Jude's words.

He had summoned her for a discussion, yet within just a few sentences, he was already emphasizing the need to step up our game.

What exactly did he mean?

Could he be more specific?

Before Cherise could articulate her bewilderment, Damien's elegant car pulled up outside the café.

A tall, imposing figure swung open the café's glass door and cast a glance in Cherise's direction. "Should I wait?" he asked.

you," she

seat with an air of composure. "I've just realized there's something I need to discuss with Colin.

that, he briskly made his way out of the café,

a gentle smile as he occupied Jude's vacant seat. With a fluid motion, he poured her a

us to

eyes reflected her perplexity. "I'm not sure

holding the glass, momentarily

closer to Cherise.

response somewhat enigmatic, but she opted not

day in and day out, feeling inadequate in her capacity to contribute. Instead, she opted to fill her days with shopping sprees

for Colin's villa. The inseparable duo dedicated their time to perusing dessert recipes on the internet, sourcing ingredients from the market, experimenting with baking, and finally, enlisting Alexis to sample and critique

are definitely going to spoil me with all these

as she settled onto the couch, her gaze shifting to her slightly plumper cheeks with concern. "The kids at kindergarten are beginning to give me

your cooking experiments?"

of perfecting her soufflés, Cherise whirled around, shooting him a frosty glare.

aren't Auntie Cherry's desserts simply irresistible?" Damien

Alexis could only express her frustration with a silent eye roll. "I don't care.

skillfully retrieved the baking tray from the oven. "Guys, being too thin