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Chapter 701 Unveiling The Truth
Chapter 701 Unveiling The Truth
"Damien is quite a catch, isn't he? He was the heir to the Lenoir empire, with seemingly endless wealth
and power at his disposal. If I were in your sister's shoes, I wouldn't let such an opportunity slip away
either. Marriage certainly seems like the most logical course of action, wouldn't you agree?"
Cherise's eyes sparkled with amusement, but her smile sent a chilling vibe, causing Ursula to
instinctively recoil.
Ursula stammered, her face turning crimson, and retorted, "You... what nonsense is this?! Weena is not
the woman you claim her to be; she's definitely not some gold-digging opportunist! When she rescued
Damien, she had no knowledge of his wealth or position. If it weren't for his public plea to find the girl
who saved him, she would have never sought any recognition or compensation!"
Ursula paused before declaring indignantly, her voice filled with righteous anger, "And who are you to
accuse my sister with such audacity? Three years ago, Damien was trapped in a fire. My sister,
Weena, bravely risked her own life to save him. Her feet were severely burned in the process, and she
still struggles to walk today. This is a debt Damien undeniably owes her!"
This was Ursula's default counterargument, a defense mechanism honed to deflect criticism towards NôvelDrama.Org holds © this.
her sister. However, this time, its impact on Cherise was far more profound than intended. While
Cherise was aware that Rowena had saved Damien, she didn't know that she was the one who had
rescued him from the fire.
Despite their five-year estrangement, Cherise still held a flicker of affection for Damien. She had
entrusted Zachary with keeping her informed about his life. From his reports, Cherise understood that
the only major incident involving Damien was the fire three years ago. Yet, the one who pulled him from
the flames was not Rowena but Cherise herself.
The fire-resistant scrapbook, a tangible symbol of their enduring bond, had been rescued from the
flames, only to become a painful reminder of their past.
Cherise had inadvertently grabbed the scrapbook in the urgency of saving Damien, unaware of the
potential danger. It was only after Damien's ambulance had departed that she realized the severity of
the burns on her right hand.
This secret she had closely guarded for years, for in the eyes of the world, Damien was her enemy. But
only Cherise knew that he would forever remain her beloved deep within her heart.
Tucked away in the hidden corners of her study lay a metal scrapbook, its weathered surface a
testament to the passage of time.
In the quietest hours of the night, when sleep eluded her, Cherise would reach for it. It was a portal to a
past filled with shared laughter and whispered secrets.
In hindsight, she realized that she and Damien had a deeper connection than she had ever
acknowledged. He took pleasure in exploring Shaw Village, her hometown, flipping through her photo
albums and diaries, trying to etch every smile and moment of hers in his mind and heart. And she, in
turn, found solace in those scrapbooks, clinging to the joy and laughter they had once shared.
Suddenly, Ursula's voice broke the silence, its smugness unmistakable in her remark, "Humph! Are you
mesmerized? Impressed by my sister's heroic actions, huh?"
She interpreted Cherise's contemplative gaze as admiration for Rowena's bravery and continued,
"Damien was a guest at the hotel where Weena worked when the fire broke out. Unaware of his
identity, she selflessly rushed into the blaze to save him. Her heroic act deserves all the comfort and
material rewards she has received."
Ursula's words sharply contrasted with the cherished memories Cherise held.
Cherise replied with a measured smile, concealing the storm brewing within her. "I see. Your sister is
truly selfless and compassionate."
Selfless and compassionate enough to claim credit for someone else's deeds, to revel in Damien's
gratitude, and to accept his compensation without a burdened conscience.