Chapter 857

Christine finally let out a sigh of relief as she stepped outside the large estate gates.

She wiped the cold sweat from her brow.

Quickly, she made her way to the main road.

She had heard stories about the Dailey family's background, but seeing it firsthand was a whole different level of shock.

Now, she couldn't help but feel that ending the relationship was the right decision.

She was grateful it ended quickly, too.

If she had continued dating Dailey, the Clarkson family surely would have been the death of her.

A sudden honk startled Christine.

When she saw Lucius in the driver's seat, her racing heart began to calm.

"Are you here on business?"

"No, I'm here to pick you up."

Christine got into the passenger seat, buckled her seatbelt, and asked, "Did Mr. Ford send you?"

Lucius nodded. "Ms. Jackson, it's best if you don't stay at your place for a while. Pack your things; I'll take you to a temporary stay at Elmwood Villas."

Christine recalled the scene at the Clarkson family's estate and asked, "To protect me from the Clarkson family?"

"Yes, while they may want to cause trouble, they'll be more hesitant on Greg's turf."

himself is hard to deter, he should be too busy

still felt uneasy

his mind, the Clarkson family wouldn't let her off

reassured her, "Ms. Jackson, I'll be stationed at Elmwood Villas as well, so

comforted, but she didn't know how to express her concerns

home, she packed her things quickly

room is ready for

"Call or text me if

the door, a video call from

"Jane."

you made it to

bed, Christine propped her phone against the headboard and

troubled expression. "Were

Christine nodded, "Yeah."

would have his ways of

to continue, and Jane wouldn't interfere to persuade her otherwise. "Just stay put at Elmwood

ahead with your

I'm all

handle whatever comes

mad at me for talking to

"Not at all."

would have. I can't let my

already ill, and my situation gave her quite a

added, "I left some money for

softly, "You know

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