A Crazy Night Novel

Chapter 293 Crossed The Line

Christina felt her heart skip a beat. She grasped Sharon’s hand and exclaimed, “Mom, what are you saying? You’ll always be young in my heart!”

As she spoke, she leaned her head on Sharon’s shoulder.

Sharon massaged her daughter’s shoulder and tamped down the guilt in her chest. Sometime later, she uttered meaningfully. “Take good care of that emerald pendant I gave you. It’s very important.”

“Is it? Isn’t it just a piece of emerald jewelry?” Christina asked while lifting the pendant around her neck for a closer look.

The pendant gleamed resplendently under the light. Anyone could tell that it was carved from the finest jade.

An inexplicable emotion flitted through Sharon’s gaze as she stared at the pendant. She repeated herself, “Yes, it’s very important. It’s proof of your identity. You need it to trace your heritage. When you have your own child next time, pass it on to them.”

And one day, when the pendant’s real owner returns for his possession, this will serve as the foundation for their reunion.

Christina was puzzled by Sharon’s cryptic words. Trace my heritage?

She suddenly remembered Gideon’s words from the past.

What if I’m really not a child of the Steele family?

“Mom, are you hiding something from me?” questioned Christina curiously.

Sharon’s heart sank with dread. She hastily collected herself and feigned exhaustion. “I’m tired. Help me to my room, would you?”

Her acting was convincing enough. Christina dropped the topic and helped her mother to her room. She tucked a blanket around Sharon after the latter lay in bed.

“Good night, Mom.”

The next day, Christina spent a good amount of time dolling up for the fashion show.

occasion. The midi skirt flattered her slim calves, and she completed the outfit with a pair of white Doc Martens. It was elegant and cheeky at the same time, and

put on some light makeup for the event. When she checked herself

realized it was almost time

Nathaniel remained in Hadley

visiting business partners or in and out of meetings

and turned toward his assistant. “Cancel

his gaze from the documents he was poring over and replied, “Sure. I’ll cancel

an important note. Cautiously, he said, “Mr. Hadley… I’m afraid we

frowned and shot his assistant a

if we postpone today’s meeting. The deadline for our contract renewal with them is fast approaching. If we don’t sign a new contract with them soon, it will surely delay our

of both corporations were busy men with demanding,

meeting date and wondered out loud, “That’s strange, though. I clearly remember arranging the meeting

important to the company, so Sebastian had memorized the

slightly and offered, “I changed the timing. Arrow Corporation informed me that their CEO was only available today because he’s going on a month–long business trip to Horbah tomorrow. I didn’t want to delay our contract renewal,

Nathaniel’s expression carefully and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Hadley. That, was my

and he instructed flatly. “Get the materials ready. We’ll head to

Mr. Hadley,” replied Madison and

blared, slicing through the silence of

voice drifted through the receiver. “Have you

the fashion show. She could not wait for the show

renowned designers, but it

Nathaniel’s guilty. After a pause, he said. “I have a contract renewal meeting later. I don’t

instantly doused

uttering. That’s fine. Your work is important. You’re not a fan of these fashion shows, anyway. I’ll enjoy the

absence, making it sound as if it did not

when you end,

you on the line longer. It’s time to head inside.” Christina chuckled good–naturedly and

glared at the two