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."

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

my driving prowess."

up with them before their

found srelief upon hearing their reassurances, though it proved

expression serious. "You lot aren't locals, so

intense. "Calais isn't like Adania. It's a smaller city, incomparable in size. If they've made it to the

how fast we drive, we won't get

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

Lenoir has cup with a plan to stop them from

the calm figure seated in the back

was, could be encircled within an

Calais required a

hours was sufficient tfor Trent and Sebastian to engage in a casual cup of

awareness kept him restless

have any recommendations to thwart their meeting

Calais?"

a faint smile, his gaze lingering thoughtfully on

boasts several chain

her eyes narrowing in thought. "The Lenoir Group

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

citywide inspections and cause

notion. "Wait, are you implying... you directed your company in Calais

then coordinated with the fire

his eyes. "Not just any inspection, but a thorough one."

voice calm and assured. "I'll work with sreliable partners to arrange a day

its safety issues.

response was a

substantial financial implications of a major corporation suspending operations

nagging feeling that

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