Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 887

"I had some things to take care of earlier, but I'm afraid I can't share the details. I hope you understand," Finn said in a calm voice.

Christine seemed to buy it, nodding slightly. "I see."

Finn nodded in agreement. "Exactly."

Christine smiled, but her eyes narrowed. "You went to handle your business, but what about the others?"

"They have their own matters to attend to."

"So," Christine's gaze sharpened, "all of you are busy, and there's no one guarding the hotel entrance. Aren't you worried that while he's in bed with me, an enemy might come and kill him?"

There was a pause as Finn found himself momentarily lost, as though his young master was casually questioning him about any mistakes he might have made, only to coldly assign him to some remote outpost, much like Primo in Africa.

Realizing the danger of saying too much, he decided to keep it simple. "Ms. Jackson, it's not safe outside. You should wait for Mr. Northwood here in the hotel."

Christine didn't buy into the supposed danger. She needed to see Duke

Northwood and then make a quick escape back to Vista Town. Being in an unfamiliar place with Dailey having so many enemies, she didn't want to take any chances.

stepped closer, "what do you think your master will do if he thinks you laid a

about Christine lacking the background to be with Dailey was unfounded. Serena had a good family background, yet she was still taken away by The Warrens and eventually had to plead for

was quite

"Primo has been sent to Africa. Now it's just the four of us with the young master. If I'm gone too, dealing with Libby's incident will

"That's none of my business. I'm not his mother or his girlfriend. Besides, being with

"Mr. Northwood would

"I don't need him risking

her outburst, but what really unsettled him was seeing Christine in tears. If the young master saw this, Finn knew he'd be

down and

unnecessary." Christine

path. "I understand you have your reasons, but please try to see my side. I'm devoted to serving the young master and must always consider

sorry, but I can't let you

unknown. She's a hidden threat,

her hand caught by

take him on. Don't get yourself

off, not daring to engage further. Christine,

the figure before her and lashed out with a