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!"

spoke turned to

"Mr... Mr. Hawthorne."

a slight nod and strode over to Dailey, offering

solo this time,

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

"Quentin."

almost to her lips but lowered it

gasped, "Quentin? The

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

in the presence of someone she would never meet on her own merit, even if he was a

sorry for my

hint of amusement as he glanced at Dailey. "No need to be formal, my dear sister-in-law. Dailey and I go way back, we're like family. Joking around is perfectly

explain, but Dailey interrupted, "She's here in Cliffside Town to research cultural heritage.

Quentin nodded, "Indeed."

it to her.

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

a trace of interest.

shooting Quentin a

smile deepened. "An experienced

let's do it