Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 858 A Journey of Unexpected Twists

“What if he has to work overtime all night? I don’t know if his body can handle it…”

Frances’s words made Cherise furrow her eyebrows tightly.

A significant issue at Damien’s company has led to frequent late nights.

If he indeed had to work all night tonight, his health…

Taking a deep breath, she snatched the medicine from Frances’s hand and grabbed her coat before heading out the door.

Outside, a black car awaited at the entrance.

Without hesitation, Cherise got in and instructed, “Go to the Lenoir Group.”

The driver, wearing a low–brimmed hat, merely responded with a “Hmm” and started the

car.

As Cherise sat in the back seat, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the car window, her thoughts were consumed by Damien’s situation.

She mentally rehearsed the scolding she intended to give him upon their reunion, utterly oblivious to the changing landscape around her.

When she finally snapped back to reality, they had reached the outskirts of Adania.

the car had veered off course, venturing into unfamiliar territory. “This isn’t the way to the Lenoir Group!” she exclaimed,

her tone.

man in the driver’s seat. “Who

hat brim in response. “Do you not know what I want

and deep voice sent a shiver

further, “Who are you, exactly?”

is compelling. If he finds out that you want to

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“Is that so?”

He can’t do anything to me,” he scoffed.

and confident tone conveyed indifference as if he held all the

fearless demeanor caused a slight tightening in Cherise’s heart, stirring a mix of apprehension and curiosity within her.

tightened as

It was Frances…

bribed Frances, didn’t you?” she accused.

only deduce such a conclusion based on the circumstances

have hurriedly entered the car if she

“Bribed?”

was already mine, so why would I need to

was about to respond, she felt a sense of familiarity in the

recall but couldn’t figure it out despite