Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1053 The Looming Threat

Sebastian's swift release sent shockwaves through her, and his calls echoed with a newfound ferocity.

And the women he singled out in his accusations...

Today, she discovered Savannah and remembered Lucy and her father's past mention of affection.

So, who exactly was Heather?

Did she have any more female friends that she couldn't remember?

Just then, her phone buzzed with a photo from Sebastian, taken by Trent from a selfie perspective.

In the background, a mysterious figure sat, their head lowered and their features hidden. However, their wedding dress bore a

striking resemblance to Savannah's earlier that day.

The photo cwith a chilling message from Sebastian: "In just two days, she'll be in my bed."

"I'm sure you wouldn't want your friend to suffer, would you? So why not cand take her place in my bed?"

Sebastian's words ignited such fury in Cherise that she almost dropped her phone.

Damien's phone call was an update from his subordinate regarding Sebastian's location: "He's headed to the city next to

Shawbury, Calais, and has already secured accommodations."

"Mr. Lenoir, I just spotted him making a call in his room... Should we intercept the signal?"

gaze hardened.

we intercept, he'll sniff it out in

him like glue, don't let

"Got it."

tasked someone with investigating Savannah and

to him, Savannah had been Cherise's close friend and had aided her in

accident.

a word, he knew the innocent girl would be drawn into

he handled

everything was set, he headed

"Mr. Lenoir."

strode into the lobby, the butler rushed over to him. "Ms. Shaw needs to see

furrowed his brow. "What's

quite upset," the butler

Sebastian about Savannah..."

flashed with a hint

seen making a call..."

mind, he brushed past the butler, ascended the stairs, and entered the

by the door,

flew into his embrace, her arms encircling his neck with fervor. With a gentle tilt of

her lips against his in a tender, passionate kiss—a moment where their hearts beat as one in

gesture momentarily took aback

she whispered urgently, her voice filled

was pale, her breathing erratic. "Damien, kiss me, quickly," she implored, her eyes filled

desire.

the room, his eyes speaking volumes as they met

gotten into

breath, he firmly held her hand, gently prying the woman who clung