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.

and Dailey stepped out first,

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

"Shift changes at 8 AM, who

with a

receptionist, aware of the importance of these top-floor guests from the manager's briefing, immediately handed over the

was concise, "Get your hotel owner on the

having that level of authority, quickly called the lobby manager to explain

the manager rushed over, bending over

cool, "Call your boss. This is beyond

manager broke out in

He wondered if his position as lobby manager

he hurriedly called his

"What's going on, Chris?"

a nap with the kids, saw Christine and

desk and approached ove