Chatper 858
Marrying the Man in the Dark
Chapter 858 A Journey of Unexpected Twists
âWhat if he has to work overtime all night? I donât know if his body can handle itâ¦â
Francesâs words made Cherise furrow her eyebrows tightly.
A significant issue at Damienâs company has led to frequent late nights.
If he indeed had to work all night tonight, his healthâ¦
Taking a deep breath, she snatched the medicine from Francesâs hand and grabbed her
coat before heading out the door.
Outside, a black car awaited at the entrance.
Without hesitation, Cherise got in and instructed, âGo to the Lenoir Group.â
The driver, wearing a lowâbrimmed hat, merely responded with a âHmmâ and started the
car.
As Cherise sat in the back seat, her gaze fixed on the passing scenery outside the car
window, her thoughts were consumed by Damienâs situation.
She mentally rehearsed the scolding she intended to give him upon their reunion, utterly
oblivious to the changing landscape around her.
When she finally snapped back to reality, they had reached the outskirts of Adania.
With furrowed brows, she noticed the car had veered off course, venturing into unfamiliar
territory. âThis isnât the way to the Lenoir Group!â she exclaimed, her confusion evident in
her tone.
Suddenly, Cheriseâs demeanor shifted, her eyes, as dark as grapes, now vigilant as she
stared at the man in the driverâs seat. âWho are you? What do you want?â Her voice was
firm, tinged with apprehension.
The man instinctively lowered his hat brim in response. âDo you not know what I want to
do, Mrs. Lenoir?â
His slightly malicious and deep voice sent a shiver down Cheriseâs spine.
Frowning, she pressed further, âWho are you, exactly?â
âI⦠let me tell you, my husband is compelling. If he finds out that you want to kidnap me
or harm me, he wonât spare you!â She warned.
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âIs that so?â
âDamien? He canât do anything to me,â he scoffed.
The manâs carefree and confident tone conveyed indifference as if he held all the cards in
the situation.
This fearless demeanor caused a slight tightening in Cheriseâs heart, stirring a mix of
apprehension and curiosity within her.
Cheriseâs grip on the seat tightened as she pieced things together.
It was Francesâ¦
âYou bribed Frances, didnât you?â she accused.
She could only deduce such a conclusion based on the circumstances at this juncture.
Frances wouldnât have hurriedly entered the car if she had not portrayed the situation as
urgent.
âBribed?â
The manâs voice held a hint of amusement. âShe was already mine, so why would I need
to bribe her?â
Cherise was momentarily startled. As she was about to respond, she felt a sense of
familiarity in the manâs voice.
Frowning, she tried to recall but couldnât figure it out despite numerous images and voices
flashing through her mind.
âWhat exactly do you want to do?â she demanded, trembling.
âDo.â
âYou.â
Perhaps it was because he sensed the tremor in her voice that Damien couldnât resist a
soft chuckle. âSilly, how could the driver in our familyâs car be a stranger?â
The indulgent tone of Damienâs voice brought Cheriseâs heart, which had been hanging in
the air, b1 down to earth.
She gritted her teeth and glared at him in anger. âYouâre teasing me!â
âI am teasing you,â
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He admitted, removing his hat to reveal his faceâs cold and stern lines. âI did mention weâd
have some fun in the car tonight, so naturally, I intend to keep my word.â
Cheriseâs glare intensified. âSo it was you who orchestrated Francesâs words?â
Damien nodded without hesitation. âYes.â
He locked the car and swiftly moved from the driverâs seat to Cheriseâs side. âSomeone
attempted to evade me by seeking refuge in the childrenâs room after dinner. If I hadnât
planned accordingly, would I still be able to see you tonight?â
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