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."

at the steering wheel, Mr. Hampson sported a subtle grin as he affirmed, "Mr. Orborn, I'm an adept driver; please trust

my driving prowess."

catch up with

hearing their reassurances,

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

It's a smaller city, incomparable in size. If they've made it to the

no matter how fast we drive, we won't get there in

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

Lenoir has cup with

a skeptical glance at the calm figure seated

as it was, could be encircled within an

to Calais required

Trent and Sebastian to

awareness kept him restless

you have any recommendations to thwart their

Calais?"

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

boasts several

"The Lenoir Group has a branch in

he proposed, "What if, by

today? That could prompt citywide inspections and cause significant

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

with the fire department for

but a thorough

and assured. "I'll work

city tackle its safety issues. Don't worry, I'll

was a

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

feeling that this

slated for inspection, but he was also orchestrating the