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."

Mr. Hampson sported a subtle grin as he affirmed, "Mr. Orborn, I'm

my driving prowess."

with

srelief upon hearing their reassurances, though it proved

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

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

how fast we drive,

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

Lenoir has

at the calm figure seated in the

compact as it was, could be encircled

voyage from Shawbury to Calais required a

Sebastian to engage in a casual cup of

kept him restless and on

"Do you have

Calais?"

a faint smile, his gaze lingering thoughtfully

boasts several

narrowing in thought. "The Lenoir Group has a

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

That could prompt citywide inspections and cause

surprise at the notion. "Wait, are you

fire department for a

"Not just any inspection, but a thorough one."

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

city tackle its safety issues.

response was

a businessman, Steve grasped the substantial financial implications of a

there was a nagging feeling that this was about more than just

inspection, but he was also orchestrating