When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 699

Chapter 699

Christine was sharp as a tack, immediately catching on to Dailey’s game.

This guy, all high and mighty on the surface, was actually testing her.

If she asked Merritt to leave, it would play right into his hands.

Clearing the field, letting Merritt go – it was all just a sideways confirmation that she hadn’t truly moved on from him.

In her heart, he still held a place more significant than any new flame.

Christine’s smile was tinged with irony. “I refuse, Mr. Clarkson. If you don’t let go of me right now, I’ll have my little brother call Jane.”

“Imagine, a young man calling Jane at this hour. What do you think, Gregory would do?”

Silence fell.

Who knew Gregory’s temperament better than Dailey?

And Christine was indeed someone who would follow through with such a threat.

Finally, his grip on her loosened and she swiftly moved away from him, arm in arm with Merritt.

autumn chill that necessitated a trench coat over her

as they moved

the exit, Merritt couldn’t resist

it beneath him to

Merritt had no

encounter, Dailey had someone dig into Merritt’s

on him, a life

a quick

Dailey, he was hardly worth

was probably just using the situation to

you. I’m worried. Let me walk you

scared, just didn’t want to deal with

didn’t escort her,

didn’t refuse Merritt’s offer to accompany

a leisurely pace, watching as Christine and Merritt reached the automatic doors.

his steps,

Christine’s other hand, neither side willing

was thick with

The night watchman, initially

Christine about a man in a fancy car looking for

Another suitor, it seemed.

Quite the lively night.

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