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."

grin as he affirmed,

my driving prowess."

with them before their

reassurances, though it proved to be

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

smaller city, incomparable in size.

drive,

"Mr. Lenoir foresaw this situation as

Lenoir has

the calm figure seated in the

as it was, could be encircled within

voyage from Shawbury to Calais required a minimum of

hours was sufficient tfor Trent and Sebastian to engage

him restless and

you have

Calais?"

faint smile,

Calais boasts several chain

her eyes narrowing in thought. "The Lenoir Group has a branch in Calais,

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

That could prompt citywide inspections and cause significant traffic

in surprise at the notion. "Wait, are you

fire department for a

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shrugged nonchalantly, his voice calm and assured. "I'll work with sreliable partners to arrange a

and help the city tackle its safety issues.

response was

of a major corporation

a nagging feeling that this was about more than just financial

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