Chapter 297 Watch A Movie

Julia beamed and nodded eagerly. “Remember to drink it while it’s still hot, I’ll head back now.”

Nathaniel glanced at the thermos flask in front of him and picked it up. At once, the strong scent of traditional medicine hit his nostrils.

His allergic reaction caused by misogyny was a vulnerability, a weakness he had to keep hidden. If news of his condition were to spread, it would pose a significant threat to him.

He downed the herbal concoction in one go.

The elevator doors slid open.

Christina was heading to the office with the lunchbox when she ran into Jewel, who had just come out of Madison’s office.

They couldn’t stand the sight of each other.

Christina stared straight ahead, refusing to look at Jewell

When they walked past each other, Jewel couldn’t stop herself from grabbing Christina’s hand. She cast a contemptuous look at the lunchbox and sneered, “Do you think you’re a five–star chef? How dare you cook for Nathaniel?”

Her voice was dripping with sarcasm.

Christina swiftly pulled back her hand, knowing that the more Jewel grew furious, the calmer she needed to be. “Nathaniel adores my cooking. He always polishes off the dishes I prepare for him.”

Jewel finally grasped the unsettling sensation of witnessing someone speak with the utmost provocation in the calmest demeanor. Christina might appear gentle on the surface, but beneath her façade lay a person armed with sharp thorns.

Her eyes nearly popped out of her sockets as she flushed in anger. “Stop acting all smug. When Nathaniel gets better, he’ll discard you and get a better, prettier, and more efficient wife!”

Christina didn’t understand what she meant. She couldn’t comprehend the meaning behind Jewel’s cryptic statement. Nathaniel had always been in good health, or so she believed. Why was Jewel insinuating. otherwise? Her words seemed like nonsensical ramblings to Christina.

Has she lost her mind after I angered her?

the urge to reveal the truth

her words and

office was spacious and brightly lit, with the air conditioner running constantly.

note that morning, but after she calmed down, she

palms as she blinked at him innocently like a child who had done something wrong. She looked so adorable that Nathaniel couldn’t

for us. Shall we eat together?” she asked softly like a kitten that had just woken up from

gloom in Nathaniel’s eyes faded away

frowned and asked, “Nathaniel, why

Nathaniel’s reply. His expression stiffened. He wasn’t

reaction. She unpacked her lunchbox and

aside and went to

suit jacket, revealing a black vest and crisp white shirt that showcased his muscular body.

Christina and began eating in

love and care she had put into preparing the simple, home–cooked dishes

will you get off work tonight? I’ll go pick you up,” he

out of his suit jacket, so her cheeks were still crimson. “I…

“Okay.”

they had lunch, Christina settled on the couch

arms. His hot breath fanned her nape as he asked. “Should we watch

tired?” Christina blinked adorably,

schedule made it difficult for them to do so. By the time he could finally leave the office, it was usually past ten at night, making it impractical

Christina had stopped making

back of her earlobe and drawled lazily, “I’m not tired. Let’s pick

like a frightened kitten. “Okay, let’s make it at nine–thirty. You can choose the movie…” she trailed

all over her

her neck and nibbled on her neck as though

to take an afternoon nap in his office. She only got to return to her studio late

Christina felt much better after

on her designs. As evening approached, Rayne delivered unexpected news–the

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