Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 926

Chapter 926 Cherise’s Innocence 

Sebastian narrowed his eyes. The image of Cherise from the previous day appeared before him. She was pressed against the wall, and he was standing before her. The woman looked up and glared at him furiously. “Sebastian, you’ll pay for your actions!” 

“How will I be paying?” At that moment, Sebastian had a lustful expression as he smiled at Cherise wickedly. “If my retribution is that everyone believes we slept together and had an affair, I’m willing to accept it.” 

Cherise gritted her teeth and glared at him. “I won’t let you get your way.” After that, she retrieved a scalpel from her pocket and plunged it into her leg ruthlessly. As blood flowed from the wound, her eyes regained focus. 

Taking a deep breath, she slapped Sebastian hard across his face. “No matter who you are or what power you hold, you have no right to coerce a woman into doing something without her consent!” Then, she held the scalpel against his neck, using him as a hostage to blackmail her way to freedom. 

“Haha! It’s useless. All your resistance is in vain,” Sebastian sneered as he looked at Cherise, who was trying to compose herself. “Do you think others will believe you’re innocent if you leave now? Cherise, news has spread. Right now, everyone thinks you’re a shameless woman.” 

“I just want my loved ones to know I’m innocent.” Taking a deep breath, the woman cautiously weaved through Sebastian’s men. She was fearful he might attempt to escape, yet also concerned about inadvertently harming him. Thus, she proceeded slowly. Still, this also provided Sebastian with the opportunity to continue taunting her. 

“Do your loved ones believe in your innocence? Cherise, stop deluding yourself.” The man kept smiling faintly as he observed her tense expression. “Do you believe that if news of our alleged affair were to spread, Damien would be capable of killing you? You should know better than I do that the Lenoirs are a prestigious family with a reputation to uphold.” 

Cherise bit her lip firmly. Though her gaze wavered slightly, she continued using Sebastian as a hostage to exit the hotel. Outside the hotel, a middle-aged man and a young man had already subdued the guards. Cherise released Sebastian and departed under their protection. 

Heavy rain fell from the sky.. Sebastian looked up at the downpour, a sneer forming on his lips. He took out his phone and silently dialed a number. “Gwenn, it’s time for your team to act.” 

Events of the previous day continued to swirl in Sebastian’s mind. A smile crept onto his lips as his consciousness began to fade. Ultimately, all he could hear were the voices of those around him calling out his name.