Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1182 For Violet

The office door closed softly, and the director wiped his forehead, relieved. He dialed Violet's number without hesitation. "Hi, Ms. Belcourt, Lucy's proposal is complete. I just went through it, and everything checks out. She's more impressive than I anticipated. There's just one thing..."

"What's that?" Violet's voice on the other end was calm and collected.

"She mentioned wanting to surprise your fiancé," he explained cautiously.

"A surprise?" Violet's voice turned languid yet frosty. "Alright, I'll mention it to Lenn. I wonder how she'll feel when she learns this proposal was tailored for me. This is getting interesting."

Lucy had a 2 p.m. appointment with this 'female client's' fiancé. It was her first client meeting, so she arrived ten minutes early at the café, rocking her trusty power suit.

This wasn't just any suit-it was a splurge, two months' worth of salary when she went to Europe with Cherise for her burn treatments.

you look amazing in that suit! Powerful, sexy, turning heads for sure!" Cherise's voice from years ago echoed in

Deep down, she knew clothes wouldn't change everything, but

first dive into the service industry; naturally, she was a

Lucy sipped her coffee to calm her jitters. Time

sharp, Lucy gripped her coffee mug tightly, eyes glued

and annoyance. "Lennon? Of all the

convinced herself his arrival was merely a

and glanced around. When he caught sight of Lucy and the table number in front of her, he hesitated momentarily before walking

the chair opposite her, and a storm of conflicting emotions

to maintain a polite distance? Apparently,

laced with an unsettling blend of amusement and resignation. "Been here

breath before forcing a firm tone. Mr. Belcourt, I'm meeting a client. We're acquainted, yes, but this is a business meeting. They'll be here shortly. I would appreciate it if you wouldn't disrupt