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

""Had a fight?"

a soft, big bed and avoid any entanglement

so interested in my whereabouts now?

a

stepped back until her back hit

a hand against the door, closing the gap between them. A slight

couldn't just

behind her, and it was

Why should she?

like Mr. Clarkson didn't get

to push him away, but he caught her

his chest, looking into

told you I've fallen

Christine paused, then scoffed.

you two more

"Deal."

released her hands, stepping

sit down

her feelings for

was always so

indifferent to her

and quick to push

his cold

that time, she just wanted to pluck

But then...

over, her own life

for him, but having been on the brink of death once, saved by

knew she had to