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 of me right 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?"

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.

legs as

resist throwing a taunting smile

however, felt it beneath him to spar with

from his youth, Merritt

first encounter, Dailey had

relying on him, a

was just a quick way to earn money for

was hardly worth

using

I'm worried. Let me walk you

was well aware of Dailey's presence. She wasn't scared, just didn't want to deal

if Merritt didn't escort her,

Merritt's offer

a leisurely pace, watching as Christine and

his steps, pulling Christine

neither side willing to

air was thick with unspoken

The night watchman, initially

in a fancy car looking for her, ended up watching

Another suitor, it seemed.

Quite the lively night.

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