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

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 Dailey's help. Nelly had schemed against Christine, and even Dailey, as

was quite

just the four of us with the young master. If I'm gone too, dealing

my business. I'm not his mother or his girlfriend. Besides,

Northwood would

Christine shouted. "I don't need him risking his

tears. If the young master saw this, Finn knew he'd be in serious trouble. Quickly, he

I really think you should sit down

Christine brushed past

try to see my side. I'm devoted to

I'm sorry, but I can't let

unknown. She's a hidden threat, and you're in significant danger. Please,

find her hand caught

can't take him on. Don't get

off, not daring to engage further. Christine, however,

the figure before her and lashed out with a