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.

into unfamiliar territory. “This isn’t the way

her tone.

stared at the man in the driver’s seat. “Who are you? What do you want?” Her voice was firm, tinged with apprehension.

his hat brim in response. “Do you

voice sent a shiver down Cherise’s

further, “Who

tell you, my husband is compelling. If he finds out that you want to kidnap me or harm me, he won’t spare you!” She

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“Is that so?”

anything to

if he

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

seat tightened as

It was Frances…

Frances, didn’t you?” she

could only deduce such a conclusion based on the circumstances at

if she had

“Bribed?”

voice held a hint of amusement. “She was already mine, so why would I need to

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

out despite numerous images