Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 534

Chapter 534 He Is Utterly Shameless

Cherise nodded solemnly. “I underestimated the intricacy of certain surgeries.”

Beckham sighed, choosing not to speak further.

After dinner, Cherise went to the kitchen with the housekeeper to wash the dishes as usual.

Damien boldly sat beside Beckham. “Mr. Beckham, how have you been all these past years?”

“I’ve lost my beloved. How do you suppose I’ve been?”

Damien furrowed his brows, choosing to remain silent.

“Why do you suddenly attempt to get close to me?”

Beckham lit a cigarette and reclined on the couch. He peered at Damien through the swirling smoke. “Are you trying to win Cherise back?”

Damien pursed his lips and nodded earnestly. “I want to.”

“That’s impossible.”

Beckham dismissed the notion with a wave of his hand. “When Ari passed away, she entrusted the Miles family’s businesses to Cherise. Whoever married Cherise would become the next head of the family,”

“And as it happens, Zachary is the lucky new head of the Miles family.”

“Cherise has been married to him for quite some time.”

“You’ve arrived too late to win her back.”

Damien furrowed his brows, looking at Beckham intently. “Did she marry Zachary?

“Yes.”

“But whenever you or Cherise mention Zachary, it’s like you’re speaking of a close relative or a friend.”

“Neither Cherise’s demeanor nor your attitude indicates they are a couple.

Then, Damien gave a faint and bitter smile before continuing. “Of course, it’s also possible that they are just low-key.”

However, his heart inexplicably clenched when Cherise mentioned she was with Zachary in the morning.

“Perhaps you’re overthinking, Mr. Lenoir.”

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gestured to a servant to set up the chessboard. Then, he turned to Damien and asked, “Do you play chess, Mr. Lenoir?”

Damien furrowed his brows slightly and nodded, “I do.”

“Then join me for a game.”

Beckham smiled faintly. “It’s been quite some time since anyone played chess with me.”

“Cherise doesn’t know how.”