Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 699

Christine was sharp as a tack, immediately catching on to Dailey's game.

This guy, all high and mighty on the surface, was actually testing her.

If she asked Merritt to leave, it would play right into his hands.

Clearing the field, letting Merritt go - it was all just a sideways confirmation that she hadn't truly moved on from

him.

In her heart, he still held a place more significant than any new flame.

Christine's smile was tinged with irony. "I refuse, Mr. Clarkson. If you don't let go ofright now, I'll have my

little brother call Jane."

"Imagine, a young man calling Jane at this hour. What do you think, Gregory would do?"

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Silence fell.

Who knew Gregory's temperament better than Dailey?

And Christine was indeed someone who would follow through with such a threat.

Finally, his grip on her loosened and she swiftly moved away from him, arm in arm with Merritt.

Even the autumn chill that necessitated a trench coat over her slip dress couldn't hide her allure.

The glimpse of her elegantly slender legs as they moved was a sight to behold.

As they approached the exit, Merritt couldn't resist throwing a taunting smile back at Dailey.

Dailey, however, felt it beneath him to spar with such a young lad.

Aside from his youth, Merritt had no other advantages.

After their first encounter, Dailey had someone dig into Merritt's background.

A broken family, a sick grandmother relying on him, a life buoyed by scholarships and offers of financial

"sponsorship."

Entering the entertainment world was just a quick way to earn money for Merritt.

To Dailey, he was hardly worth noticing.

Christine was probably just using the situation to play games.

"Big sis, he's been following you. I'm worried. Letwalk you upstairs," Merritt offered.

Christine was well aware of Dailey's presence. She wasn't scared, just didn't want to deal with him in the middle

of the night.

Even if Merritt didn't escort her, Dailey couldn't enter her home.

Yet, she didn't refuse Merritt's offer to accompany her.

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Dailey followed at a leisurely pace, watching as Christine and Merritt reached the automatic doors. Merritt didn't

stop.

Dailey hastened his steps, pulling Christine aside.

Merritt grabbed Christine's other hand, neither side willing to back down.

The air was thick with unspoken tension.

The night watchman, initially

intending to inform Christine about a man in a fancy car looking for her, ended up watching the unfold,

munching on sunflower seeds.

Another suitor, it seemed.

Quite the lively night.

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