Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1062 Trent's Surrender

At twelve ten precisely, a knock resounded on Sebastian's door.

"Mr. Weiss, my apologies for the delay," Trent greeted, his voice slightly breathless as he stood before Sebastian, wiping sweat

from his forehead. He dragged a silver suitcase along with him, offering a polite smile.

Sebastian's gaze flickered down to the black suitcase at his feet. "Is she in there?"

"Yes," Trent confirmed, his smile modest. "I've followed your instructions precisely. She's still unconscious after the sedation."

"She remained quiet throughout the journey here, but I advise caution when awakening her," Trent continued earnestly. "She's a

spirited woman, and if startled, she may react defensively."

Sebastian's brow furrowed in skepticism as he cautiously approached the silver suitcase. He carefully assessed the weight of the

silver suitcase, noting its resemblance to that of an adult woman. "Are you truly surrending over the woman who fled with you so

readily?"

Trent's servile smile remained firmly in place. "Yes, without a doubt."

"You've paid a considerable sum for this," Sebastian remarked, his tone tinged with disbelief.

Trent's smile widened, revealing a glint of calculation. "I've given it considerable thought. You only require her for one evening, and

after today, I won't miss her."

"This money could serve as a down payment and renovation fund for our future home," Trent continued, his tone earnest. "Mr.

desire, and I resolve my immediate

by Trent's candid and sly nature. Despite his lingering doubts, he couldn't deny

the man

scrunched his forehead, quickly glancing at the

before dialing a number. "Transfer the funds to

two hundred thousand," he conveyed to the individual on the opposite end

two

the required details, Sebastian addressed Trent. "Okay,

the person on the

information, the

deposited into Trent's account.

to leave now," Sebastian stated, his tone indicating the

nodded hastily in response. "Understood," he replied, his departure marked by a

Sebastian. Ultimately, he decided against it and

the door clicked shut behind Trent, Sebastian closed his eyes briefly, allowing himself a moment of respite before turning to

weight of his actions settling

maneuvered the suitcase into the bedroom, taking care to arrange

the room.

satisfied with the set-up, he indulged in pouring himself a glass of red wine, then made his way gracefully to the silver S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Find_Nøvel.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the

suitcase.

discovered Trent had spoken the

in a white dress, her

curled and delicate.

locks obscured her face, rendering her features

could discern the captivating

Cherise's former high school?" Sebastian mused aloud,

to see just how beautiful she is that

extended his hand to gently lift the

forth from the darkness of the alley, wielding a surgical knife that

it threateningly against the vital