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, "Mr. Orborn, I'm an adept

my driving prowess."

catch up with

found srelief upon hearing their reassurances, though

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

grew more intense. "Calais isn't like Adania. It's a smaller city, incomparable in size. If they've made it to the

how fast we drive, we won't get

situation as soon as he found out they were heading to

be troubled," he reassured Steve. "Mr. Lenoir has cup with a plan to stop them from

skeptical glance at the calm figure

was, could be

to Calais required a

Trent and Sebastian

him restless and on

addressed Damien. "Do you have any recommendations to

Calais?"

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

Calais boasts several chain

narrowing in thought. "The Lenoir Group has

"What if, by sstroke of luck, Calais were to face security issues at

could prompt citywide inspections and cause significant

are you implying... you directed your

the fire

hint of mischief dancing in his eyes. "Not just any inspection, but a thorough one." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and

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

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

response was

a businessman, Steve grasped the substantial financial implications of a major corporation suspending operations for a day

a nagging feeling that this was about more than just financial

was Damien's own company slated for inspection, but