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."

and strode over to Dailey, offering him a

solo this

handed the drink to Christine, shielding her back

"Quentin."

had the drink almost to her lips but lowered it at the mention of the

"Quentin? The

face carried the weight

she would never meet on her own merit, even if

Hawthorne, I'm sorry for my

formal, my dear sister-in-law.

to explain, but Dailey interrupted, "She's here in Cliffside Town to research cultural heritage. Didn't you mention

Quentin nodded, "Indeed."

it to her. Family can be trusted

about work eased Christine's nerves. "Mr. Hawthorne, I have an old classmate who's more experienced in this area. I think he could

trace

gritted his teeth, shooting Quentin

experienced insider

do it