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?”

know if you don’t

that he didn’t wish his friend well, but knowing too

merely captivated by Christine’s beauty,

overheard that phone call earlier, he wouldn’t have bothered

to hold and let go, but

a hint of wicked amusement, playfully asked, looking straight at

furrowed, his expression cooling.

might have been too

growing wider as she waved her phone, “How about we exchange

to women vying for his attention, but rarely as boldly as

out of patience, he turned to

friend, returned with coffees

“Mr. Johnson,”

melodious tone,

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

dignified reason, “In case something comes up with your

…

building, I spotted Gregory lounging by the entrance

and nodded towards a security a security guy, “Go on, park the

guy hurriedly complied,

handed over my

stood tall, his voice deep,

I shuddered in shock.