Lost Me Gained Regret

you be taking some responsibility for her?"

Merritt, despite the tension, remained unbothered, though the sadness in her eyes was unmistakable. "Whoever Sis picks, I'll support her. As long as she's happy, I'm willing to do anything. But Mr. Clarkson, your childhood sweetheart just came out of your room. Shouldn't "Is now really the time for you to be marking your territory?"

Dailey couldn't stand Merritt's attempt to play the sympathy card, acting like she was all heart and soul.

He wasn't about to take criticism from someone who was all talk and no action.

But before he could respond, Merritt added, "Well, with Mr. Clarkson's background, wanting his cake and eating it too, who would dare say anything?"

"Rich and powerful, they all have a few lovers on the side."

It felt like stepping into a fridge, though they were just in an elevator.

Christine had to intervene, "Let's drop it, I've got a headache, I need some peace."

Dailey hadn't even said a word, but Merritt immediately fell silent.

doors opened, Christine and Dailey stepped out

night shift receptionist who had given her the key card. She asked,

changes at 8 AM, who are you

"The girl from last night, the one with a

briefing, immediately handed over the phone number to Christine. When Christine called, she

your hotel owner on the

level of authority, quickly called the lobby

over,

cool, "Call your boss.

broke out in a

beyond him? He wondered if his position as lobby manager

hurriedly called his

"What's going on, Chris?"

nap with the kids, saw Christine and her group at the

desk and approached ove