"I've got this."

Instead of being the one in distress, Christine was now the one reassuring Bella. "It's nothing, really. Just don't tell Jane, okay? Please, Bella."

"Sure."

When the kid said she didn't want help, Bella backed off. "You go on, I'll leave you to it."

Christine went back to Dailey, just in time to hear the hotel manager say, "Mr. Clarkson, my boss will need a bit more time. Let me take you to the lounge upstairs. Have some coffee and pastries while you wait." Dailey waved him off, "Hurry him up."

Not wanting to provoke Dailey, the manager made another call in his presence.

Christine whispered to Dailey, "Shouldn't we check the surveillance footage first?"

Dailey replied, "Some access is restricted to the boss only."

Christine understood.

The common surveillance footage wouldn't reveal much.

the backup in the cloud or those

from behind, was puzzled. How could these two

initial confusion, they were

making him question,

Just then, Nelly approached.

"Dai..."

her, "Why are

over her pale, delicate face as she

dress, her vulnerable appearance was enough to stir a protective

if I could

slower. But

but smirk internally: Isn't she tired

emotionless, his voice as indifferent as ever,

of spell, he would never target Nelly Not after what happened

than dealing with a woman

"Mr. Clarkson."

came running, drenched in

to keep you

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