Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1057 Confronting the Unthinkable Truth

As Steve gazed at her in a daze, Cherise took a deep breath and got straight to the point, her voice low and intense, "Trent's using

Savannah in Calais, pure exploitation."

Steve's eyes widened in shock, his jaw dropping slightly.

"Yes, you heardcorrectly," Cherise confirmed, her tone steady and unwavering.

Cherise paused tically, her gaze intense as she spoke, "Though I can't confirm, word is Savannah's boyfriend struck a deal

with Trent. Money changed hands, and Savannah found herself in Trent's web."

Damien's eyes narrowed, suspicion evident in his gaze. "Sounds like you've hit a nerve."

Cherise nodded solemnly. "Sebastian's definitely in Calais."

The bombshells from Cherise and Damien jolted Steve. His chair scraped against the floor with a thunderous echo as he sprung to

his feet.

Staring at them in disbelief, he questioned, "You're not pulling my leg, are you?"

"How is this even possible!"

His face drained of color, leaving him pale as he scrutinized Cherise and Damien. Their solemn expressions, etched with gravity,

left no room for doubt - they were deadly serious.

Yet...

"This is impossible."

As panic surged through him, Steve's reflexes took over. He recoiled, his movements wild and uncontrolled, causing him to stumble

sending it tumbling to the

of the chair reverberated through the restaurant, instantly seizing the

halted, and all eyes fixated on the source

Steve shook his head in disbelief. "You can't

"I've met Trent face-to-face..."

poured his heart out about his undying love

watched videos of their bliss... it all felt

Savannah have been together for at least seven or eight years... He wouldn't betray her like this," Steve

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implausible... If... if

have lured Savannah into a

his eyes to meet Cherise's, he pleaded, "Cherry, you're joking,

eyes with him, but her silence spoke

the chair, his hands running through his hair

have led Sav

washed over her, punctuated by a sharp pang

he remained unchanged from high

he hadn't changed a bit from his

always had

solace in times past, it was now Cherise who exhaled a weary

of responsibility still bore down upon her shoulders, a burden she could not

breathed and reassured Steve, "Steve, this isn't your

Sav couldn't see through Trent's facade. Your recent run-in with him?

reassured.

yourself up. We've got

then

reach out to Trent first?" Damien

nodded in affirmation.

buddy, got his digits, and made the

pick up my calls," he added, a hint of frustration in his

"Hmm."

"Does his high school buddy