Chapter 51 Who Is Paying

The atmosphere at the table was slightly awkward. Christina took a sip of water and spoke plainly. “Since you all seem to have finished your meals, it’s time to pay the bill.

The crowd was disappointed. “You’re no fun, Christina.”

Just as they were going to ask more questions, Gina stopped them. Meanwhile, Anna hailed a server to pay the bill because she couldn’t get a word in edgewise.

Soon, a server entered the room with a credit card machine. “Thank you for spending eighty thousand. Who’ll be paying for it?”

The crowd turned their attention to Christina.

In response, the server approached her. “Will you be paying with a card or WhatsApp, miss?”

Christina started sweating bullets. I didn’t pay attention to the price when I came here with Nathaniel for a meal last time, so I didn’t expect eating here would be this expensive. Then again, if it’s a place he picks, then there’s no doubt it’s expensive. I don’t think I have much money left on my card after paying Mom’s hospital fee and Granny’s living expenses. What do I do? I can’t pay the bill, but I can’t ask my colleagues to do it either.

Moments later, Anna approached her and questioned, “Christina, don’t tell me you don’t have a few tens of thousands.”

Abruptly, the table became unusually quiet. The others stared at Christina with mockery.

“Don’t tell us you didn’t get anything after being with Mr. Hadley for so long.”

“Maybe Mr. Hadley doesn’t care about her at all.”

Aside from Christina’s good looks, they didn’t believe she had any advantage that could win over Nathaniel’s heart.

They assumed those who dated prominent figures like Nathaniel would automatically have a black card, branded items, and a fancy mansion, among other things.

Therefore, when Christina didn’t immediately pay the bill, they concluded that Nathaniel was just playing with her.

The fact that she was cagey about her relationship with Nathaniel only strengthened their speculation.

A faintly tense expression was present on Christina’s face as she spoke calmly. “While Mr. Hadley and I are in a relationship, I’m not his sugar baby, so how rich he is has nothing to do with me.”

gloating at her as

perspective, Christina was still pretending to be Nathaniel’s queen when she was just

That amused them.

her phone from her bag. “However, if I want to spend his money, I can just ask him

dial Nathaniel’s number and

magnetic voice, “Do you miss

instantly silenced the room because the crowd could scarcely believe Nathaniel would talk to Christina in such a

as she was worried he would say something inappropriate, “My colleagues and I are dining at

you want to drink

then ended

is so lucky. She can listen to his lazy but gentle voice whenever she wants! If they weren’t a couple, there’s

was then the owner brought a freshly opened bottle of fruit wine into the room. “Mr. Hadley has paid for your bill, Ms.

you.”

personally pouring her a

her earlier lowered their heads in shame.

fruit wine is from the owner’s personal stash.

who had ridiculed Christina earlier, smiled brightly and opened the door for the latter.

went home in a taxi.

before her computer,

finished your meal this

cheeks, she thanked, “Thank you for helping me out earlier. When I get

a shy teenager, he replied, “Do you think I want that money back? If you

in response. “Rest

to, he hung up the call after

next day, when Christina arrived at the company, her colleagues treated her

enthusiastically than before.

disliked that sort of shallow social interaction, which was why she

she

office with a scowl

“Christina, Anna, Pearl, I want you three in my office right now.”

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