Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 895

II

In the end, Christine decided against wearing the blazer.

As she walked into the ballroom, there was no doubt she captured everyone's attention.

First, she was a new face in Cliffside Town.

Second, while her outfit didn't outshine the hosts, it was so perfectly suited to her that it made everyone stop and stare.

Some were eager to approach her.

But when they saw the man with his arm around her waist, they hesitated.

"Isn't she with the young master of the Clarkson family?"

"Absolutely, his possessiveness is legendary. Besides, he hasn't been seen with any woman for years. This is definitely a show of sovereignty, marking her as the official lady."

"Is it Libby? I heard he's here with Libby this time, and there's talk of an alliance between the families."

"No, I've met Libby before."

"Haven't you heard? Mr. Clarkson is smitten with a woman who has no background. I think her name is Jiang..."

"Christine."

"Yes, Christine!"

who spoke turned to see who answered, quickly

"Mr... Mr. Hawthorne."

slight nod and strode over to

this time, I

the drink to Christine, shielding her back with his half-turned body as he made

"Quentin."

almost to her lips but lowered it at the mention

gasped, "Quentin? The

handsome face carried the weight

embarrassment; she realized she was in the presence of someone she would never

Hawthorne, I'm sorry

formal, my dear sister-in-law. Dailey and I go way back, we're like family.

here in Cliffside Town to research cultural heritage.

Quentin nodded, "Indeed."

wants to handle it, let's entrust it to her. Family can be

I have an old classmate who's more experienced in this area.

showed a trace of interest. "A classmate,

gritted his teeth, shooting Quentin a frosty

"An experienced insider is always

let's do