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!"

to see who answered,

"Mr... Mr. Hawthorne."

nod and strode over to Dailey, offering him a

flying solo this

shielding her back with his half-turned body as he made

"Quentin."

but lowered it at the mention of

gasped, "Quentin?

remained inscrutable. His handsome face carried the

the presence of someone she would never meet on her own merit, even if he was a friend of Dailey's. She hurried to

sorry for

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

here in Cliffside Town to research cultural heritage. Didn't you mention plans to

Quentin nodded, "Indeed."

wants to handle it, let's entrust it to

"Mr. Hawthorne, I have an old classmate who's

showed a trace

gritted his teeth, shooting Quentin a frosty

deepened. "An experienced insider is always

do