Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 897

Christine, feeling uninterested in the conversation, shrugged off the man's attempts to engage her and instead joined Duke Northwood for a meal and some conversation.

Meanwhile, Dailey considered approaching Christine, but Quentin stopped him in his tracks. Quentin signaled for his secretary to approach Christine with some documents for her to sign.

Quentin clinked his glass against Dailey's. "You've always been quick on your feet, knowing to use me as a shield under the guise of an engagement."

"Aren't you worried about your family finding out and having a fit?" Quentin teased.

Dailey, eyes steadfast and warm, glanced in Christine's direction. "My sole wish right now is to marry her."

Quentin, who had known Dailey for years, had never seen him so invested in anything, let alone go to such lengths. He raised an eyebrow. "You've found your Achilles' heel, it seems."

Dailey replied calmly, "She's not my weakness."

A weakness could be exploited by enemies, becoming a perpetual source of vulnerability. He wouldn't let that happen, nor would he allow Christine to be in any danger.

"She's my partner, someone who stands beside me," Dailey declared.

Quentin, slightly put off by the sentimentality, swiftly changed the subject. "The Carters have been pulling strings left and right, asking me about their daughter's whereabouts."

"Keeping Libby tucked away in Cliffside Town-is she your shield of choice?" Quentin questioned.

head. "No, she's just

turned steely.

finished signing the documents, effectively binding herself to the Hawthornes. By the time the Clarkson family got wind of it, it was too late to

Libby? Even if

turned Christine into Quentin's business partner, and the project

Hawthornes is not an option," Normand agreed, his expression

involved with Serena, the Clarkson family had already suffered a blow. They had hoped to recover with the Carters' help, but Dailey

to upset them as

Hawthornes now, it would be disastrous for the Clarkson

proving to be

been bursting with pride

a familial bond with us. For now,

will naturally create friction

Jayne wasn't convinced. "Mom,

seen how Dailey

He'd rather hurt

let her suffer.

compromising for her,