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.

opened, Christine and

didn't see the night shift receptionist who had given her the key

"Shift changes at 8

girl from last night, the one with a mole on her neck. I need her contact

of the importance of these top-floor guests from the manager's briefing, immediately handed over the phone number to Christine.

"Get your hotel

not having that level of authority, quickly called the lobby manager

no time, the manager rushed over, bending over backwards for

"Call your

broke out in

He wondered if his position

hurriedly called his

"What's going on, Chris?"

woken up from a nap with the kids, saw Christine and her group

desk and approached ove