Lost Me Gained Regret

Dailey's moment of discomfort was fleeting, soon replaced by a casual demeanor, devoid of any notable emotion. "Yeah, came over with Clarence. Just checking things out." Christine, dressed in a red dress that made her fair skin stand out even more, lazily glanced outside and asked, "Where's Clarence?"

Ever since that night at Gregory's birthday party, Clarence had taken to bombarding her with texts.

-Do you like this handbag?

-Isn't this necklace pretty?

-Wanna grab a drink?

It was as clear as day what he was after, and Christine wasn't some naive girl fresh out of high school. She could read the signs from a mile away.

"Christine,"

Dailey, usually the type to stay out of others' business, found himself giving a word of caution, "Clarence fancies you, but he's not the right fit for you."

Christine raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

-"He's not the right fit for you," and "You're not the right fit for him."

At first glance, they might seem to convey the same idea, but fundamentally, they're worlds apart. At least, that's how Christine heard it, without the usual air of superiority.

She couldn't help but chuckle, "Isn't it a bit harsh to undermine your friend like that?"

Dailey remained unbothered, "He won't know if you don't tell him."

It wasn't that he didn't wish his friend well, but knowing too well what was on Clarence's mind was the issue.

Clarence was merely captivated by Christine's beauty, seeking novelty.

Dailey not overheard that phone call earlier, he

go, but in reality, she is truly

a hint of wicked amusement, playfully asked, looking straight at Dailey, "So if he's not the

might have been too harsh

smile growing wider as she waved

for his attention, but rarely

patience, he

Just then, Clarence, the

with e you off

calling out,

"Mr. Johnson,"

a drawn-out, melodious tone, "Mr. Dailey was just

her a warning glance but eventually pulled out his phone, "Ms. Jackson, how

reason, "In case something comes up with

the Ford Group building, I spotted Gregory lounging by the entrance as I pulled

Leaning

he

against

my

towards a security

car for her.

"Go

the car for

hurriedly complied, "Yes, Mr.

handed over

his voice deep, "No thanks

I shuddered in shock.