When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 488

Dailey’s moment of discomfort was fleeting, soon replaced by a casual demeanor, devoid of any notable emotion. “Yeah, came over with Clarence. Just checking things out.”

Christine, dressed in a red dress that made her fair skin stand out even more, lazily glanced outside and asked, “Where’s Clarence?”

Ever since that night at Gregory’s birthday party, Clarence had taken to bombarding her with texts.

-Do you like this handbag?

-Isn’t this necklace pretty?

-Wanna grab a drink?

It was as clear as day what he was after, and Christine wasn’t some naive girl fresh out of high school. She could read the signs from a mile away. “Christine,”

Dailey, usually the type to stay out of others’ business, found himself giving a word of caution, “Clarence fancies you, but he’s not the right fit for you.” Christine raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

-“He’s not the right fit for you,” and “You’re not the right fit for him.”

At first glance, they might seem to convey the same idea, but fundamentally, they’re worlds apart. At least, that’s how Christine heard it, without the usual air of superiority.

She couldn’t help but chuckle, “Isn’t it a bit harsh to undermine your friend like that?”

remained unbothered, “He won’t know if

didn’t wish his friend well, but knowing too well what was on Clarence’s

by Christine’s

phone call earlier, he wouldn’t have bothered

to hold and let go, but

of wicked amusement, playfully asked, looking

furrowed, his expression cooling. “Please, show some

words might have been

Christine didn’t take offense, her smile growing wider as she waved her phone, “How about we exchange

for his attention, but

out of patience, he turned

Clarence, the ever-so-clueless friend, returned with coffees in hand, calling out,

“Mr. Johnson,”

drawn-out, melodious tone, “Mr. Dailey

shot her a warning glance but eventually pulled out his phone, “Ms. Jackson, how about

something comes up with your shop, you

…

I spotted Gregory

lower my window and nodded towards a security a security guy, “Go

guy hurriedly complied, “Yes, Mr.

handed over my

security guy stood tall, his voice deep,

I shuddered in shock.