Chapter 923

Chapter 923 There Was a Man

“This includes Damien, your father, and all your family and friends. Do you know how much the shares I gave

Damien are worth?” The man’s hand stroked her face gently. “One billion. Even the dumbest person wouldn't

casually give away something worth one billion. Still, I gave all of that to Damien because his woman begged me

to sleep with her.”

At that moment, Cherise couldn't remember who that man was, but she remembered how she felt then. She had

shuddered as she felt fear, despair, and helplessness. The emotions in her mind made her body tremble

unconsciously again.

Upon seeing the woman shiver uncontrollably, Damien’s heart utterly ached. “It's okay. You're safe.” He

extended his arms and embraced her. “It’s in the past. I won't cook anything else if you don’t like my cooking.

You don’t have to look at anything you don’t like.”

“Cherise...” At the side, Frances couldn't help but turn away and wipe her tears when she witnessed this scene.

She had been serving Damien closely in Lenoir Manor all his life since his parents passed away when he was

eight years old.

Having served Damien for over two decades, this was her first tseeing Damien behave so humbly. The man

was always aloof and arrogant in front of others, even when he lost his loved ones in a big fire. He had never

acted like this.

At this moment, Damien held Cherise like a child holding onto a fragile doll. He spoke every word meekly and

was hesitant in his actions. The man’s voice made Frances shed tears and pained Cherise. Cherise’s heart

stirred.

She didn’t even know what was upsetting her. Finally, a tear fell from the corner of her eye. She looked up at

Damien. “There was a man.” She took a deep breath, trying to organize her thoughts. “He cover and told