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."

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

my driving prowess."

catch up with them

hearing their reassurances, though

serious. "You lot aren't locals, so

intense. "Calais isn't like Adania. It's a smaller city, incomparable in size. If

fast we drive, we won't get there

knowingly. "Mr. Lenoir foresaw this situation as soon as he found out they were heading

reassured Steve. "Mr. Lenoir has cup with a plan to

cast a skeptical glance at the calm figure seated in the back through the rearview

compact as it was, could be encircled

Calais required

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

kept him restless

have any recommendations to thwart their meeting before we arrive

Calais?"

Damien replied with a faint smile, his gaze lingering thoughtfully on the

boasts several

"The Lenoir Group has a branch in

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

today? That could prompt citywide inspections and cause

"Wait, are

then coordinated with the fire department for a large-scale

mischief dancing in his eyes. "Not just any inspection, but a thorough one." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on

assured. "I'll work with sreliable partners to arrange a day off

city tackle its safety

was

businessman, Steve grasped the substantial financial implications of a major corporation

a safety inspection. But there was a nagging feeling

for inspection, but he was also orchestrating the sprocess with several