Chapter 79


    Carly nced at Darwin and said, “Do you even know what kind of person she is? Her reputation in


    high school was terrible!”


    Darwinughed. “Do you think your reputation is any better? I’m willing to protect her. What’s it to you?


    I dare you to touch her!”


    Darwin pulled Sasha away, leaving Carly seething with anger. She knew better than to openly provoke


    Darwin, considering his arrogance and connections.


    Unlike her, Darwin had the confidence to back up his arrogance.


    With the Robert family being Dennis’ mother’s side, and Andres and Darwin being Dennis’ cousins,


    connected to the Whitney family, who would dare to provoke him?


    When Darwin said he would make her leave New York, he definitely wasn’t bluffing.


    Carly felt a sense of injustice. How could someone like Sasha get involved with the influential Robert


    family?


    She was always obedient to Ira, but Ira was busy with his career and had no time to apany her, let


    alone stand up for her!


    Carly couldn’t help but feel furious when she thought of Darwin’s arrogant face.


    Darwin led Sasha, reprimanding her along the way. “Are you stupid? When she insulted you, your just


    took it? You didn’t even stand up for yourself? What happened to your usual boldness when ites to


    bullying me?”


    Sasha didn’t know what to say.


    She had been prepared to fight, but Darwin intervened before she could respond.


    Zane joined them and asked, “Are you okay, Sasha? Carly is too arrogant.”


    Sasha shook her head. “I’m fine. We didn’te to blows.”


    ”


    “You still want to fight? Are you even a woman? Marie has influenced you too much, always resorting


    to violence!” Darwin was furious.


    “What does Marie have to do with this? If you have a problem,e at me!”


    “Did I save you for nothing? The first time I enter a women’s restroom in my life, it’s to save you!”


    “Did I ask you to save me? Who told you toe!”


    Enough arguing. Let’s not make a scene,” Zane advised.


    “Do you think I want to argue with her? She’spletely unreasonable!”


    Darwin stormed into the private room, only to find Marie being held against the wall by Dennis.


    There was a moment of awkwardness in the atmosphere. Darwin suddenly calmed down, feeling


    conflicted about whether he should leave or close his eyes.


    Marie saw Darwin enter and pushed Dennis away. “Alright, go back now.”


    Zane and Sasha entered, surprised to see Dennis there. They wondered why the president of Whitney


    Group would be here.


    “Marie, what happened between you and…” Zane began to ask, uncertain.


    Dennis rubbed his temples and said seriously, “Sorry, I think I’m in the wrong room.”


    Then he walked out directly.


    Leaving everyone else in the room shocked.


    What a lousy excuse!


    Your room is one floor above ours, and yet you managed to get lost?


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    The four of them returned to their seats, and Marie asked, “Did Carly bother you?”


    “It’s fine. No need to pay attention to her.”


    Marie turned to Darwin and inquired, “Why are you so angry?”


    Darwin snorted, “I’m not angry! I’m just frustrated with myself for meddling in other people’s


    business!”


    Sasha turned her head, ignoring him.


    “Alright, Carly won’t cause any trouble. Let’s raise our sses to celebrate Zane’s award and the


    new member added to Maris Entertainment. Cheers!”


    They all stood up, raised their sses, and toasted.


    “In a few days, there’s the Drama Feast. Sasha and Darwin are both nominated, and Zane is a guest


    performer. The three of you should go together,” Marie suggested.


    Darwin was puzzled. “Go together? Why should we?”


    “Didn’t you mention before that you wanted to go?” Marie reminded.


    “Who said that?” Darwin became anxious.


    Sasha clicked her tongue. “Crazy.”


    After enjoying their meal and drinks, Marie asked Luca to send the three of them back first.


    She hadn’t consumed much alcohol and could take a taxi herself.


    Sasha expressed concern, “Marie, let me apany you in the taxi.”


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    Darwin pushed Sasha into the car. “Alright, let’s go. No one dares to provoke her with that temper of


    hers. She’ll be fine.”


    There was no need to ponder; it was evident that Marie wanted to find Dennis, which exined why


    she sent everyone away. Marie’s behavior was peculiar. Any woman in New York who made eye


    contact with Dennis would want to boast about it, but Marie, who was cherished by Dennis, remained


    concealed and hidden.


    Luca drove off, and Marie called Dennis, asking, “Have you finished drinking? I’ll take you back.”


    There was amotion on Dennis’ end, but his voice soundedposed. “Hmm, I’m almost done.”


    Then Marie heard the sound of a chair being pushed and exchanged greetings, with many people


    attempting to persuade Dennis to have a few more drinks.


    Marie walked to the front desk, checked Dennis’s private room number, and went upstairs. She took a


    pair of ck-rimmed sses from her bag, put them on, tidied her hair, and instantaneously


    transformed from a young girl into a formal secretary.


    Marie knocked on the door, pushed it open, and immediately spotted Dennis in the midst of the crowd.


    Standing next to him was a person who appeared to be a CEO, holding onto Dennis and saying, “Mr.


    Whitney, that’s uncool of you! How can you give this coboration case to the Terry family?”


    Marie was taken aback. The Terry family? Was Dennis still coborating with them? Wasn’t their


    previous coboration canceled?


    She walked over to support him and said, “Mr. Whitney, Old Mr. Whitney wants you toe home


    now.”


    Dennis turned to look at her, hesitated for a moment, and said, “Okay.”


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    When the other men heard “Old Mr. Whitney,” they didn’t dare to dy and immediately bid


    farewell to Dennis, allowing Marie to take him away.


    Marie called a taxi and helped Dennis into the car, providing the address of the Glorious Estate


    apartment to the driver. Dennis looked ufortable, leaning against the side and rubbing his


    temples.


    Upon arriving at Glorious Estate, Marie supported Dennis into the elevator. As soon as they entered the


    elevator, Dennis leaned against her, causing Marie to almost lose her bnce.


    When the elevator reached the 25th floor, Marie took out the key, opened the door, and pushed


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    Dennis inside. Just as she closed the door, Dennis pressed his body against her, blocking her at the


    entrance, tightly embracing her and resting his entire head on her shoulder.


    Marie patted him and said, “Dennis? Dennis?”


    Dennis leaned on her, appearing somewhat unsteady. The warmth of his breath brushed against her


    ear as he called out, “Marie.”


    Marie recoiled slightly, unustomed to such intimacy, and pushed him away. “Let me help you to


    your room.”


    Dennis stood upright, holding onto her shoulders, his gaze fixed upon her. Every time he looked at her


    like that, Marie felt flustered. His gaze was too prating.


    “Tell me, Marie,” Dennis stared at her.


    “What?” Marie didn’t understand.


    Dennis raised his hand and traced her eyebrows and eyes. “Tell me, what secrets do you have?”


    Marie averted her gaze, supporting him as she said, “You are drunk.”


    Dennis’ steps were a bit unsteady, but he followed her into the bedroom. Marie helped him remove his


    coat and shirt, assisting him in lying down on the bed. She went to the bathroom, fetched a wet towel,


    and wiped his face. By the time she finished, Dennis had already fallen asleep.


    As Marie stood up, preparing to leave, she noticed Dennis’sptop and phone on the bedside table.


    She remembered the conversation she overheard in the private room and hesitated.


    Information about the Terry Group once again confronted her. It had been so long since she heard any


    news about them.


    Emory and Kate hadn’t found any evidence linking Wren to her death, so Wren remained the esteemed


    Miss of the Terry family, Seth’s fiancée, and the future mistress of the Rodger Group.


    Every time she thought about these things, her heart ached as if pierced by the bullet that had struck


    Rose’s heart, piercing her soul as well.


    Marie picked up the phone, which had a fingerprint lock. She hesitated for a moment before using


    Dennis’s finger to unlock it.


    A message from Cullen popped up, [I sent the information about the Terry Group to your email.]


    Marie opened Dennis’sptop, which had no password, and automatically essed the logged-in


    email ount. She found Cullen’s email in the inbox.


    The Terry Group was hosting a Christmas banquet next week and had invited Dennis to attend. They


    explicitly expressed their desire to reconcile for the previous incident and strengthen the rtionship


    between the two families. The invitation, along with the time and location details, was


    clearly stated.


    The email remained silently in the inbox, but it exploded in Marie’s mind, shattering her


    She closed theptop, stood up to leave, but suddenly, someone grabbed her wrist!


    Was Dennis awake?


    Before she could turn around, she was pulled onto the bed. The man flipped over, his heavy body


    covering hers, and his unwavering eyes locked onto her. “Tell me,” he demanded.


    Marie avoided his gaze as she replied, “I have nothing to tell you.”


    Dennis buried his head in her neck, his breath, tainted with alcohol, caressing her skin. In a deep,


    low voice, he dered, “I will protect you, no matter what you want to do…''”


    The man’s somewhat hoarse voice whispered in her ear, and tears uncontrobly streamed down


    Marie’s face,nding on the pillow. She pushed Dennis away. “You’re drunk.”


    Dennis looked up at her, nodding, “Yeah, I’m drunk.”


    Marie suddenly felt a warm sensation on her lips, unlike the previous light touches. This time, he kissed


    her with a strong sense of possession and dominance, engulfing her breath.