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    In ces like this, the back rows are usually packed.


    But the front? It''s a different story. Plenty of empty seats.


    At first, Christine didn''t even notice when someone took the seat next to her. The movie ying was right up her alley, and with snacks and drinks being passed around, she was all in.


    Merritt was the first to catch on to Dailey''s presence, but he wasn''t about to make it known.


    "Hey sis, want some jelly?" he whispered.


    "Sure," Christine replied, always up for a snack while binge-watching her favorite shows. She''d skipped dinner, so the snacks were a wee fill-in before hitting the gym to burn off the extra calories. No need to let the evening go to waste over a little indulgence.


    But then, an unexpected spoiler showed up.


    The jelly Merritt was handing over was snatched right from in front of her. Turning to see who would dare rob a stranger of their jelly in a private cinemate at night, Christine was momentarily taken aback by Dailey''s almost-smirking expression.


    Seeing Dailey in such a ce was beyond her imagination.


    "Ms. Jackson, staying upte and in good spirits, I see. Came all this way for some jelly?" Dailey quipped.


    Christine, never one to let an annoyance slide without aeback, had once restrained herself during her brief pursuit of Dailey. Even after his harsh words, she hadn''t let their interactions escte into full-blown arguments. After all, she was the one who approached him, so being cold-shouldered was expected.


    But times had changed. She had made it clear that whatever was between them was over. If it weren''t for mutual friends like Gregory and Jane, she''d rather not even share the same air with him.


    Yet here he was, making snide remarks.


    Was she supposed to just take it? Clearly not.


    "Mr. rkson also seems to be enjoying himself,ing here alone to watch couples cuddle up."


    "Could it be... Oh, I get it. It''s that age-old problem, isn''t it? Losing steam with the years," she teased, mimicking Nelly''s tone, "Dai~"


    Dailey knew he shouldn''t havee.


    He had avoided the tea house, epting that was the end of whatever was between him and


    Christine. Even theirst friendly


    exchange was just for Gregor


    sake, not a means to clear up misunderstandings.


    He had foolishly hoped, on bringing Nelly along, that Christine might confront him, giving him a chance to exin. Instead, they hadn''t spoken, and soon after, she was getting cozy with someone else.


    "Is there a rule that says you need a partner toe here?" Dailey retorted.


    Coming from a family involved in both business and politics, Dailey was well-prepared for anything. He was known for his cool demeanor always having a n or solution ready before a problem even arose. He knew what he wanted, in Both business and personal matters.


    When Christine first made her move, he saw it as a fleeting flirtation. Not interested in ying games, he kept his distance. Now that she was clearly over him, it was exactly what he wanted-or so he thought. Yet, it left him feeling unexpectedly unsettled.


    "I''ve never been here. Just curious. Is that a problem?" he asked.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    Christineughed, "Of course not, Mr. rkson. You''re free to go wherever you please. No one''s going to stop you."


    But sharing the same space with Dailey was thest thing she wanted. With a smile, she left that parting shot and stood to leave with Merritt, who was collecting their uneaten snacks.


    As Christine walked past him, Dailey, acting on impulse he didn''t understand, grabbed her wrist and pulled her close into his embrace.