Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 729

When Christine approached the front desk to check-in, the receptionist informed her that Gregory had booked the entire floor.

Without missing a beat, they handed her the keycard to another room.

A twitch of irritation crossed her face as she internally cursed Gregory, labeling him a cunning old fox.

It was clear he was orchestrating some drama between her and Dailey, and yet, he hadn't breathed a word about it.

If it weren't for the fact that she and Jane had plans to iron out a minor disagreement tonight, she'd definitely text Jane to vent about this. Ding-

Lost in her thoughts, Christine didn't notice the elevator arrive.

She stepped out, making sure to ask the front desk for a room on the opposite end from Merritt's.

Across the hallway.

Just as she was about to swipe her card, a familiar male voice startled her.

"Running off to get your own room now?"

His presence was like a ghost that wouldn't leave her alone.

Christine regretted getting involved in this charade.

The only silver lining was slapping him twice.

Taking a deep breath, she turned around, "Mr. Clarkson, what are you doing haunting the halls at this hour?"

At the moment, Dailey was only concerned about why she was checking into a room by herself.

seemed immune to her sarcastic

""Had a fight?"

into a soft, big

you're so interested in my

took a step

her back hit

door, closing the gap between them.

Christine couldn't

was right behind her, and it was

Why should she?

didn't get enough

him away, but he

his chest, looking

told you

Christine paused, then scoffed.

give you

"Deal."

hands, stepping

slaps, then we sit down and

pinpoint when her feelings for

always so

indifferent to her

and quick to push

with his cold remus

just wanted to pluck this seemingly unattainable

But then...

it over, her own life was

been on the brink

had to cherish her