Chapter 25 Feeling Too Hot

The corners of Nathaniel’s lips lifted as he propped his chin with one hand, exuding a wicked charm. “You’re right. My wife looks good in anything”

Christma was slightly embarrassed by his praise. She suddenly felt that he was much more agreeable. when he wasn’t being intimidating.

Sounds of the door opening in the courtyard reached her ears, indicating that her grandmother was probably back home.

She pointed at the door to the backyard. “We’ll smooth out the agreement later. Hurry up and leave

now.”

Christina didn’t want her grandmother to discover Nathaniel’s existence. She’d kept their marriage low-key. As such, her grandmother was not aware of it.

It would complicate matters if she were caught together with a man.

Nathaniel’s expression crumbled as he felt like he was being cast aside. Christina couldn’t care less for his pettiness as she held on to his hand and pulled him out toward the courtyard.

“Come on, don’t just stand there.”

He got distracted by the warmth of her palm in his and was pulled along dazedly to the back door.

Christina released him and pushed open the gate. “That’s it. Go now,”

Nathaniel couldn’t help missing the feel of her soft and tiny hand in his. A sly idea struck him as he took in how anxious she was.

“How dare you see it fit for the CEO of Hadley Corporation to use the backdoor.” His face was full of loathing.

Christina was at her wit’s end at his inopportune display of stubbornness.

In place of fretting, she tried appeasing him so he’d leave.

leave first? I beg of you?” Her humble pleas were like music to his

he leaned toward Christina and whispered into her ear, “I’ll

warm breath tickled Christina, causing her heartbeat

huffed as

hear the sounds of your granny unlocking the gate… Nathaniel was amused by

guilty child that feared their parent’s discovery of their misbehavior. Even her heart was thumping wildly

She had scarce options left but to cede to his

agreed. He would not overstep her

her and raised his angular jawline. This simple gesture alone. emanated a mysterious masculine allure..

casual yet exhibited haughtiness. It was as if every single one of his pores oozed self- satisfaction. Christina couldn’t comprehend how a mere kiss made him feel as if he’d won the

got onto her tippy-toes and was about to kiss Nathaniel’s cheek when he suddenly turned toward

lips brushed. Christina’s eyes flew wide open. in

to and hastily shoved Nathaniel out the door before shutting it behind

still bore the remains of

as he savored the moment and wondered if it had been an intentional move by

Evelyn was inside the house and

the backyard and replied guiltily, “Granny, I

are you so flushed?” Evelyn inquired

they were. The image of her kissing

dashed toward her room as she explained, “I’m just feeling rather warm. Don’t

ducked into her room like a stealthy feline. Just then, a

perfectly sunny day to head

dawn. Christina was nibbling on a piece of bread when the doorbell began ringing.

wearing

swallowed her bread before replying in confusion,

right person then.”

several of the staff behind her. They moved three mobile clothing racks full of the latest women’s attire from various brands.

any clothes. Was

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