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.

off course, venturing into unfamiliar territory. “This isn’t the way

her tone.

demeanor shifted, her eyes, as dark as grapes, now vigilant as she stared at the man in the driver’s seat. “Who are you? What do you want?” Her voice was firm, tinged with apprehension.

“Do you not know what I want to do, Mrs.

malicious and deep voice sent a

“Who

you, my husband is compelling. If he finds out that you want

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“Is that so?”

He can’t do anything to me,”

indifference as if he held all the cards in the

in Cherise’s heart, stirring a mix of apprehension and curiosity within her.

seat tightened

It was Frances…

Frances, didn’t you?” she accused.

deduce such a conclusion based on the circumstances

the car if she had not portrayed the situation as urgent.

“Bribed?”

held a hint of amusement. “She was already mine, so why

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

but couldn’t figure it out