Chapter 163 Trusting lan
Frances was caught off guard.
Yet, half an hour later, she arrived with a generous serving of pasta Bolognese, enough for three people.
Damien swiftly polished off his plate of food and made his way to his study, as business. called his attention to the company.
Cherise perched by the windowsill with her legs crossed. She listened to music on her headphones while finishing her second plate of pasta Bolognese.
It was precisely at that moment when Lucy’s call came in, “I’ve got some major news!”
Cherise continued slurping her pasta, “What’s the scoop?”
All she cared about was to know Damien’s eyesight had improved; other than that, she couldn’t care less.
Lucy’s dramatic voice sounded from the other end of the line, “Do you remember that lady we spotted at the Viopril Palace? The one who runs the show, Violet Belcourt?”
Cherise’s grip on the phone tightened a tad. “I remember.”
Not only did she remember, but she also bore a strong distaste for Violet.
“She got into a car accident!” Lucy let out a dramatic sigh.
“You won’t believe it, but people are saying her arch-enemy pulled a fast one on her, and the car crash was no joke. She’s currently knocked out in the ICU, and there’s no telling when she’ll wake up.”
“Her parents are devastated and have launched a full-scale investigation into whoever’s behind the accident.
“Even her brother from overseas has flown back!”
Lucy’s voice on the phone was filled with amazement. “I just found out that Lennon, the gorgeous and talented sensation who started his career abroad, is, in fact, Violet’s brother,”
“Oh, Cherise responded indifferently, continuing to slurp her pasta. “And?”
Cherise’s indifference took Lucy aback. “Aren’t you even a little surprised? We met her just days ago, and now she’s in such a critical condition. Don’t you care?”
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Cherise savored her last spoonful of soup and dabbed her mouth with a tissue. “My main concern is for my husband’s sight to be restored, other than that I couldn’t be bothered.”
Lucy was left speechless.
“Well, I know love-struck women only have eyes for their partners,” she sighed. dramatically. “only us, the single people, would have time to scour social media and keep up with the news.”
Cherise playfully teased, “Why don’t you find yourself a boyfriend too?”
She furrowed and pondered. “You know, Ian’s a good catch. He’s intelligent, kind, and ambitious.”
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