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 dilemma. It's a mutually beneficial

be impressed by Trent's candid and

of the

forehead, quickly glancing at the balance

dialing

conveyed to the individual on the opposite end of the

two hundred

required details, Sebastian addressed Trent. "Okay, giveyour account number," he

the other end of the

information, the remaining twenty thousand had

deposited into Trent's account.

now," Sebastian stated, his tone indicating the conversation

response. "Understood," he replied, his departure marked by a slight pause as if

he decided against it and left without casting a backward

the door clicked shut behind Trent, Sebastian closed his eyes briefly,

interior, the weight of his actions

maneuvered the suitcase into the bedroom, taking care to arrange four

the room.

then made his way gracefully to the silver

suitcase.

Sebastian discovered Trent had spoken the

in a white dress,

curled and delicate.

long locks obscured her face, rendering her features indiscernible

dim light, he could discern the captivating allure of her

beauty queen of Cherise's former high school?" Sebastian mused aloud, a chuckle escaping his lips as he

curious to see just how beautiful she is

his hand to gently

advanced, the woman sprang forth from the darkness of the alley, wielding a surgical knife that gleamed

threateningly