Chapter 1095

Chapter 1095 No Other Way

Colin shook his head. "I've been studying art abroad. I'm a comic artist. I'm solely focused on two-dimensional creations."

Damien sighed, a sense of resignation washing over him. "That settles it then. Jude has been pulling the strings all along. As for his motivations..." Damien trailed off, his gaze distant as his eyes narrowed. Regardless of Jude's intentions, it was undeniable that he had successfully ensnared both Damien and Cherise in his family's conflict. Colin, having little interest or involvement in the Gray family's affairs, had been a mere pawn in Jude's game.

Jude had orchestrated an intricate scheme to draw Damien into the Gray family, positioning Colin as an intermediary to aid him in some issues. Colin wasn't an outsider, nor was he truly part of the family. As for Raymond and Gwenn... Damien believed they were mere pawns strategically placed by Jude. Reflecting on this, Damien chuckled wryly. "Call Jude. I'll oblige."

Colin's brow furrowed with concern. "You will?"

"Yes," Damien responded, arching an eyebrow. "Can't you grasp it yet? Your brother is more eager for us to swap roles than you realize. But..." He paused to sip his steaming tea. "I have no desire to trade places with you. You remain Colin, and I remain Damien."

Colin frowned, confused at Damien's assertion. "But that doesn't solve anything... I still have to wed that financial analyst's daughter..." The once immaculate outline of Colin's handsome face now showed traces of distress. "I haven't even laid eyes on this woman. I don't even know her name!"

"I heard she recently adopted a child from an orphanage simply to evade our betrothal. Astonishingly, my aunt not only finds it acceptable for me to father a child right after marriage but lauds her for her compassion... It's troubling!" Cherise sat in silence. She had no way to contain her amusement besides sipping her tea. It was a challenge not to burst into laughter at the expressions on this man's face! His features mirrored Damien's almost perfectly – refined, aloof, but somehow, they lacked the same grace on Colin's face. Instead, they exuded a sort of endearing charm.

"There's more than one way out of this," Damien remarked coolly, fixing his gaze on Colin. "What if I act as your twin brother and assist you in solidifying your career?"

Colin's mouth hung open for a moment. Then, he slapped his thigh in realization. "That's right! You're my spitting image. This can work!"

Cherise couldn't contain her laughter any longer, spraying tea from her mouth. Damien naturally understood the reason behind his wife's amusement. He handed her a napkin to dab her mouth and then wiped his hands, which were splashed with tea. "Looks like your request will have to wait once more," he remarked.

"I understand," Cherise replied with a nod. "There's no other way." Even without Damien saying it, she knew. Jude had laid a sizable trap, and they couldn't extract Raymond and Beckham safely without facing any consequences. Helping Colin was... the only way out of the predicament.

"Alright," Colin said, taking a deep breath. He reached for the walkie-talkie and instructed the servant outside to contact Jude. Shortly after, the servant replied, "Master, he said you can release them." Colin smiled, turned off the walkie-talkie, and promptly instructed someone to untie Raymond and Beckham.