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."

steering wheel, Mr. Hampson sported a subtle grin as he

my driving prowess."

with

found srelief upon hearing their reassurances, though it

locals, so you probably don't know Calais as

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

matter how fast we drive, we won't get there in

foresaw this situation as soon as he found out they were

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

figure seated in the back through the rearview

it was, could

from Shawbury to Calais required a minimum of two

sufficient tfor Trent and Sebastian to engage in

awareness kept him restless

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

Calais?"

a faint smile, his gaze lingering thoughtfully on the horizon. "Despite

boasts several

thought. "The Lenoir Group has a

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

could prompt citywide inspections and cause significant traffic

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

with the fire department for a

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 in the

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

the city tackle its safety

response was a

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

a nagging feeling that

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