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.

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,

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

the time and realized it was almost

Nathaniel remained in Hadley

busy visiting business partners or in and out of meetings since the

evening and turned toward his

was poring over and replied, “Sure. I’ll

Nathaniel’s schedule and spotted an important note. Cautiously, he said, “Mr. Hadley… I’m afraid we can’t skip

his

a meeting with Arrow Corporation. It’ll be difficult to set something up if we postpone today’s meeting. The deadline for our contract renewal with them is fast approaching. If we don’t sign a new

CEOs of both corporations were busy

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

renewal was extremely important to the company, so Sebastian had

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, so I brought the

expression carefully and said, “I’m sorry,

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

Hadley,” replied Madison

through the silence of his

Christina’s sweet voice drifted through the receiver. “Have

venue of the fashion

was not a high–profile event for globally renowned

said. “I have a contract

instantly

silent for two seconds before composing herself and uttering. That’s fine. Your work is important. You’re not a fan

disappointment at his absence, making it sound as

offered, “Call me when you

longer. It’s time to head inside.”

at the two employees who were