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

my driving prowess."

with

srelief upon hearing their reassurances, though it

lot aren't locals, so you probably don't know Calais

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

drive, we won't get there

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

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

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

compact as it was, could be encircled within an

their voyage from Shawbury to Calais required a minimum of

sufficient tfor Trent and Sebastian to engage

him restless and

deep breath, he addressed Damien. "Do you have any recommendations

Calais?"

replied with a faint smile, his gaze lingering

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in thought. "The Lenoir Group has

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shot up in surprise at the notion. "Wait, are you implying... you directed

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

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

response was a stunned

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

nagging feeling that this

but he was also orchestrating the sprocess with