Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1137 Whispers of Destiny

There was still a month left to settle things; it was enough time.

Plenty of time for him to make sure the Belcourt family paid for their sins.

From the stroke of one until the clock chimed three in the afternoon, Cherise and Lucy savored the flavors of the beef stew they ordered. It wasn't because they were overeating but because they were in the midst of a video call with Mandy while they ate.

With her voice echoing from the phone, Mandy divulged her struggles in the business world. This led Cherise to share news of their job application at an event management firm and their upcoming task of orchestrating the Gray Group's reception party.

Seasoned by her own experience, Mandy seized the moment to impart wisdom upon the two novices. She explained the nuances of organizing events and managing client relations, covering important details to watch for, the best ways to treat customers, and more.

Renowned for her unwavering commitment, Cherise hungrily absorbed Mandy's counsel, swiftly converting the restaurant table they were using into a makeshift workspace. Juggling tasks adeptly, she went on discussing with Mandy while she scoured the web for relevant data, deftly taking down notes in between.

Observing Cherise's zealous dedication, Lucy couldn't suppress a wry shake of her head.

This silly girl, Lucy mused inwardly, a mixture of fondness and exasperation coloring her thoughts.

After all these years, she remains unchanged steadfast, diligent, and as serious as ever.

had been Lucy's whimsical idea

away for

the open air, Lucy indulged in a leisurely stretch, her movements fluid and unhurried. Her gaze alighted upon a sleek black

the distinctive Adania license plate affixed to the vehicle, Lucy couldn't

gracefully emerged from the passenger side. With effortless poise, he swiftly made his way to the rear door, extending a gallant hand to

synchronized movements exuding

woman in the purple dress. She stood frozen as if time itself had paused around

not only was Lennon here

into the Italian restaurant, Violet seemed

she raised her gaze once more, only to see that the pair had already slipped out of sight, swallowed by

"Lucy."

beef stew restaurant, handbag in tow, and noticed Lucy standing transfixed, her gaze fixed on the Italian restaurant across the street. Seeking to snap her friend out of her reverie, Cherise lifted a hand and gave Lucy a light tap on the head. "What are you looking at?" she inquired. "Oh...

to anchor her back to the present moment. Trying to dismiss her earlier unease, she offered Cherise a gentle smile. "What's up?"

Cherise announced with a smile. "I think it's time

words prompted Lucy to check the time. She hadn't realized it was already past four in

danced upon Lucy's lips. "You should definitely head