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 driver;

my driving prowess."

with them before

found srelief upon hearing their reassurances, though

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

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

we drive, we won't get there in

foresaw this situation as soon as he found out

troubled," he reassured Steve. "Mr. Lenoir has cup with a

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

it was, could be encircled within an

from Shawbury to Calais required a minimum of

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

awareness kept him

a deep breath, he addressed Damien. "Do you have any recommendations to thwart their

Calais?"

smile, his gaze lingering thoughtfully on the

Calais boasts several chain

Lenoir Group has a branch in Calais,

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

That could prompt citywide inspections and cause significant traffic

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

with the fire department for a

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

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

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

response was a stunned

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

nagging feeling that this was about more than just

own company slated for inspection, but he was