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

"Mr... Mr. Hawthorne."

nod and strode over to Dailey, offering

solo this time, I see.

to Christine, shielding her back with his half-turned body as

"Quentin."

her lips but lowered it at the mention of the

"Quentin?

his eyes remained inscrutable. His handsome face carried the weight of authority that came from

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

I'm sorry for

formal, my dear sister-in-law. Dailey and I

here in Cliffside Town to research

Quentin nodded, "Indeed."

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

about work eased Christine's nerves. "Mr. Hawthorne, I have an old classmate who's more

trace

teeth, shooting Quentin a frosty

smile deepened. "An experienced insider

let's do it