NovelEnglishChapter 857
Christine finally let out a sigh of relief as she stepped outside the large estate gates.
She wiped the cold sweat from her brow.
Quickly, she made her way to the main road.
She had heard stories about the Dailey family's background, but seeing it firsthand was a whole different level of
shock.
Now, she couldn't help but feel that ending the relationship was the right decision.
She was grateful it ended quickly, too.
If she had continued dating Dailey, the Clarkson family surely would have been the death of her.
A sudden honk startled Christine.
When she saw Lucius in the driver's seat, her racing heart began to calm.
"Are you here on business?"
"No, I'm here to pick you up."
Christine got into the passenger seat, buckled her seatbelt, and asked, "Did Mr. Ford send you?"
Lucius nodded. "Ms. Jackson, it's best if you don't stay at your place for a while. Pack your things; I'll take you to
a temporary stay at EImwood Villas."
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Christine recalled the scene at the Clarkson family's estate and asked, "To protectfrom the Clarkson family?"
"Yes, while they may want to cause trouble, they'll be more hesitant on Greg's turf."
"Even though Mr. Clarkson himself is hard to deter, he should be too busy to bother you for now."
Christine still felt uneasy about EImwood Villas.
As long as Dailey didn't change his mind, the Clarkson family wouldn't let her off easily.
Lucius noticed the somber look on Christine's face from the corner of his eye and reassured her, "Ms. Jackson, I'll
be stationed at Elmwood Villas as well, so you can relax."
Christine wasn't entirely comforted, but she didn't know how to express her concerns to Lucius, so she simply
nodded.
At home, she packed her things quickly and headed to Elmwood Villas.
"The room is ready for you."
Lucius handed her his phone number, "Call or textif you need anything." Christine nodded.
After Lucius left and she closed the door, a video call from Jane cthrough.
"Jane."
"Have you made it to Elmwood Villas?"
Lying on the bed, Christine propped her phone against the headboard and nodded.
Jane noticed her friend's troubled expression. "Were you scared?"
Christine nodded, "Yeah."
Dailey would have his ways of handling the Clarkson family situation.
But Christine didn't want to continue, and Jane wouldn't interfere to persuade her otherwise. "Just stay put at
Elmwood Villas. We'll cback tomorrow."
"No, go ahead with your plans
enjoy yourselves. I'm all et
handle whatever comes
Jane chuckled. "You're not mad atfor talking to Merritt, are you?"
"Not at all."
Christine replied, "Even if you hadn't, | would have. | can't let my issues affect his life."
"Helena was already ill, and my situation gave her quite a scare."
Jane added, "I left smoney for them."
Christine laughed softly, "You knowtoo well."
The two friends fell silent, just looking at each other.
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After a while, Christine spoke up, "Jane, | want to—"
Jane interrupted her, "Don't tell me. Just do what you need to do."
Christine understood Jane's intent.
If she left Vista Town, Dailey would first turn to Jane for answers.
If she didn't tell Jane her plans, Dailey wouldn't trace her through that connection.
"Everything will settle down soon."
Jane nodded, "Stay safe."
She wasn't just referring to safety at
Elmwood Villas, but also wherever
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Christine smiled, "I will."
Dailey found himself under house arrest.
Even his closest associates were confined.
All electronic devices were confiscated, even the TV was gone.
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