Chatper 864
Marrying the Man in the Dark
Chapter 864 Strategic Engagement
But⦠in
my
recollection, Sebastian was a chubby and cheerful lad!
The svelte and elegant figure standing before me⦠could this indeed be the Sebastian
back then?
âThatâs correct, itâs me.â
Perhaps sensing Cheriseâs incredulity, Sebastianâs lips curved into a faint smile, and he
made the familiar gesture of tapping his temple with his hand.
It was a trademark of the chubby Sebastian of old.
Cherise was taken aback, her mouth agape for a moment.
He⦠He has genuinely undergone a remarkable transformation!
Yetâ¦
âWhy have you come here?â
âIâve come to find my sister.â
The manâs smile softened as he turned towards Yolanda. âSis, cease your return home with
me.â
Yolanda rolled her eyes. âMischief? Me?â
âWhat mischief have I caused?â
âDid you not witness my act of assistance?â
âAssistance?â
âIt appeared more like an outburst of frustration.â
mischief and
With measured steps, the man approached, extending his slender hand to drag Yolanda to
her feet, then guiding her towards the door.
Upon reaching the threshold, he handed Cherise a business card. âItâs been quite a day.
Letâs reconnect when time allows.â
âAnd do convey my apologies to your companion. My sister was somewhat unruly. I shall
attend to her promptly!â
With that said, without awaiting Cheriseâs response, Sebastian swiftly departed with
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Yolanda in tow.
Cherise remained rooted in place, clutching the business card bearing Sebastianâs contact
details, her thoughts in disarray.
Could such serendipity genuinely exist in this world?
âCherise, lend a hand here!â
Sebastian ushered Yolanda away, and Mr. Whitlockâs demeanor promptly shifted.
Turning, Cherise witnessed Mr. Whitlock, who had just harshly reprimanded Heather, now
assisting her with gentleness?
She could scarcely tolerate Mr. Whitlockâs duplicitous facade. Hastening forward, Cherise
aided Heather, smoothing her disheveled attire, and cast a disdainful glance at Mr.
Whitlock. âMr. Whitlock, you collude with Yolanda, yet now feign concern for Heather?â
âI do genuinely care for Heather!â
Mr. Whitlock feigned innocence. âYolanda coerced me!â
âShe threatened to jeopardize my sonâs chances of studying abroadâ¦â
Having voiced his excuse, he turned to Heather with a semblance of kindness. âHeather, I
understand your plight.â
âTherefore, I took the initiative and will compensate you with double the salary this
month! What say you to that?â
Heather lifted her head abruptly. âThank you, Director!â
With that, fearing Mr. Whitlock might backtrack, Heather rose forcefully, grasped Cheriseâs
arm, and headed towards the door. âCherry, letâs adjourn to the adjacent room and
converseâ¦â
Reluctantly, Cherise acquiesced.
She had no desire to waste her breath on the likes of Mr. Whitlock.
âYour classmate is remarkably handsome.â
Propped up on the adjacent bed, Heather rested her chin on her palms, regarding Cherise.
âI envy you. Your husband is handsome, and your former classmate was equally dashing!â
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Cherise pursed, âInitially, he wasnât handsome at allâ¦â
Howeverâ¦
She lowered her gaze to the business card in her hand.
President of the Weiss Group, Sebastian.
Yesterday, Lennon had apprised her of the formidable influence wielded by the Weiss.
Group, with the president, Yolandaâs brother, posing the most significant challenge.
Cheriseâs hand trembled ever so slightly as she held the card.
It seemed prudent to engage in a candid dialogue with Sebastian, both publicly and
privately.
âTsk, pretending to be virtuous.â
Yolanda huffed as Sebastian pulled her into the car, casting him a reproachful glance.
âWasnât it your idea to involve me in Cheriseâs friendâs predicament?â
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