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.

step aside, I'll scream for help. There are cameras everywhere, and," she stepped closer, "what do you

Clarkson family's concern 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 Dailey's help. Nelly had schemed against Christine, and even Dailey, as clever as he was, had been outmaneuvered. Why

was quite impressive,

with the young master. If I'm gone too, dealing with Libby's incident will be tough. You cared for Mr. Northwood once; surely you wouldn't

not his mother or his girlfriend. Besides, being with him

true," Finn protested. "Mr. Northwood would rather die than let you come

don't want that!" Christine shouted. "I don't need him risking his life

master saw this, Finn knew he'd be in serious trouble. Quickly, he fumbled in his pocket for a tissue and handed it

think you should sit down and have a calm talk with Mr.

Christine

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

I can't let you

a hidden threat, and you're in significant

find her hand caught

can't take him on.

off, not daring to engage

the figure before her and lashed out with