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!"

person who spoke turned to see who

"Mr... Mr. Hawthorne."

gave a slight nod and strode over to Dailey, offering him a

flying solo this time, I see.

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

"Quentin."

to her lips but lowered it at the mention of the

gasped, "Quentin?

lips curled slightly, but his eyes remained inscrutable. His handsome face carried

the presence of someone she would never meet on her

Hawthorne, I'm sorry for my

Dailey. "No need to be formal, my dear sister-in-law. Dailey and I

interrupted, "She's here in Cliffside Town to research cultural heritage. Didn't you mention plans to expand that

Quentin nodded, "Indeed."

entrust it to her. Family

nerves. "Mr. Hawthorne, I have an old classmate who's more experienced in this area. I

trace of interest.

teeth, shooting Quentin a

"An experienced insider is always

let's do