Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1059 Maneuvering Calais

Cherise's efforts to maintain peace went unnoticed by Gwenn, who saw her as a perpetual thorn in her side. Whenever Cherise

found happiness, Gwenn couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy and bitterness.

"I've made a decision on your behalf without consulting you. You don't have to keep making any more compromises," Damien

stated calmly, his gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the car window.

"The reason Sebastian is in this mess today is because he made a choice to follow Gwenn's words," Damien continued, his tone

unwavering.

"Think about it," Damien posed, his words weighted with implication. "Considering Sebastian's character, other than the obvious,

what do you suppose he'll do once he's free?"

"He'll assemble allies to confront Gwenn and hold her accountable."

"Where are we headed now?" Steve's voice broke through their conversation, his gaze steadfastly fixed on the passing scenery

outside the car window.

Seated in the passenger seat, Steve had little interest in getting acquainted with Damien and Cherise, two unfamiliar individuals.

He harbored no penchant for gossip or meddling in others' business.

His mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Savannah.

If he knew the precise whereabouts of Savannah and Trent, he would undoubtedly prioritize rescuing Savannah without hesitation.

"Do not fret," Damien consoled, acknowledging Steve's pressing desire to assist the woman he cherished deeply. "We're on our

way to Calais."

Hampson sported a subtle grin as he affirmed, "Mr. Orborn, I'm an adept

my driving prowess."

catch up with

reassurances, though it proved to

tightened his lips, his expression serious. "You lot aren't locals, so you probably don't know Calais as

like Adania. It's a smaller city, incomparable in

how fast we drive,

foresaw this situation as soon as he found out they were heading to

"Mr. Lenoir has cup with a plan to

figure seated in the back through the rearview mirror.

was, could be

to Calais

sufficient tfor Trent and Sebastian

awareness kept him restless and on

breath, he addressed Damien. "Do you have any recommendations to thwart their meeting before

Calais?"

with a faint smile, his gaze lingering thoughtfully on the

Calais boasts several chain

nodded, her eyes narrowing in thought. "The Lenoir Group has a branch in Calais, doesn't

Cherise's hair, he proposed, "What if, by sstroke of luck, Calais were to face

prompt citywide inspections

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calm and assured. "I'll work with sreliable partners to

its safety issues. Don't worry,

response was

Steve grasped the substantial financial implications of a major corporation suspending operations

inspection. But there was a nagging feeling that this was about

only was Damien's own company slated for inspection, but he was also orchestrating the