Chapter 161
Marrying the Man in the Dark
Chapter 161 A Dream
He even asked about the age of the elderly lady in Cheriseâs story!
Frances and Mr. Kolson were taken aback. This was unlike Damien!
Normally, he was so distant that he couldnât even be bothered to listen to Tristanâs romantic escapades.
Now, he was quietly listening to Cherise talk about the everyday lives.
of the rural folks!
Love, indeed, had a way of making people throw caution to the windâ¦
Cherise lay her head on Damienâs lap and kept talking until she drifted asleep.
Damien gently lowered his head, running his fingers through her dark, silky hair, a subtle smile gracing
his face. He glanced at Mr. Hampson, who was half-dozing behind him, and said, âCondense my
schedule and free up a week.â
Mr. Hampson snapped back to attention and furrowed his brows as he looked at Damien. âMr. Lenoir,
are you⦠planning to accompany Mrs. to the countryside?â
âYes,â Damien replied in a low, affectionate tone. âsheâs probably homesick.â
It had been a month since they got married, and it was natural for Cherise to feel homesick. He should
have considered her feelings and taken her back home sooner. It was his failure as a husband for not
noticing sooner.
Mr. Hampson furrowed his brows. âBut, this is such a critical time. After signing the agreement with
Raetec Group, weâre worried that they would back out or deliver subpar products. Our company needs
your presence now.â
Damien sighed and closed his eyes. âTry to bring Lennon back.â
Mr. Hampson was surprised. âMr. Lenoir, there are too many complications surrounding. Mr. Belcourt.
Bringing him back now⦠wouldnât that be too conspicuous?â
âNot at all.â
Damien stroked Cheriseâs hair as he continued, âAlthough Lennon has severed ties with the Belcourt
family and found success overseas, he still cares about his sister, Violet.â
Mr. Hampson chimed in, âThatâs the persona his management company has designed for him.â
âIn that caseâ¦
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A sly glint flickered in Damienâs deep, enigmatic eyes. âIf Violet were to have a car accident and end up
in a coma in the ICU, and Lennon rushed back from abroad in great distress, would it be convincing for
his return?â
Mr. Hampson was at a loss for words.
No worries, Mr. Hampson Damien said.
He lifted Cherise gently into his arms. âItâs settled then.â
Mr. Hampson hesitated and then said, âVery well. Iâll inform Mr. Belcourt and the family.â
As Damien carried Cherise upstairs, he realized a loophole in their plan. He turned to Damien and said,
âBut, Ms. Belcourt is perfectly healthy. If word gets out that sheâs in a coma, sheâll be isolated and
unable to interact with anyoneâ¦
âDo you think sheâll like that idea?â Damien raised an eyebrow, his pace unhurried as he ascended the
stairs. âShe will.â
âTell her itâs the consequence of her attempts to cause discord.â
Meanwhile, Cherise had a long dream.
In her dream, she led Damien to an old countryside mansion, where a wise, white- bearded man
handed Damien a miraculous pill After Damien swallowed it, his vision was miraculously restored.
In her dream, Damien, now with his restored eyesight, showered her with compliments. and
affectionate kisses.
Blushing, she playfully scolded him, saying, âAlright, honey, thatâs enough kissingâ¦â
âAlright, no more kissingâ
From a distance, a deep, amused laughter seemed to resonateâ¦
Cherise jolted awake.
There, in front of her, she found Damienâs eyes, adorned with a mischievous grin.
She blinked in surprise. It had all been a dream.
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