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.

immune to

""Had a fight?"

dive into a soft, big bed and

in my whereabouts now? What,

took a

her back hit

hand against the door, closing the gap between them. A slight movement would bring their

Christine couldn't

her, and

Why should she?

Mr. Clarkson didn't get

to push him away, but

hands against his chest, looking into her eyes with genuine

told you I've fallen for

Christine paused, then scoffed.

you two more

"Deal."

stepping back

we sit down and

quite pinpoint when her feelings

always

indifferent to her

and quick to push

his

wanted to

But then...

over, her own

but having been on

knew she had to cherish