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

friend well, but knowing too well

was merely captivated by Christine’s

not overheard that phone call earlier,

able to hold and let go, but in reality,

looking straight at Dailey, “So if he’s not the right

his expression cooling. “Please, show some

have been too harsh

as

vying for his attention, but rarely as boldly

patience, he turned to

the ever-so-clueless friend, returned with coffees in

“Mr. Johnson,”

greeted him with a drawn-out, melodious tone, “Mr. Dailey was

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

“In case something comes up with your shop, you can reach out

I spotted Gregory lounging by the entrance as I pulled

lazily against the doorframe, he saw me lower my window and nodded towards a security a security guy,

guy hurriedly

over my

stood tall, his voice deep, “No thanks needed! Mrs.

I shuddered in shock.

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