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?

to reveal the truth and turned around,

and

lit, with the air conditioner running constantly. However, the pungent aroma of

a sour note that morning, but after she calmed down, she realized Nathaniel must’ve gotten upset as he cared about her a

as she blinked at him innocently like a child who had done something wrong. She looked so adorable

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

The gloom in Nathaniel’s

coffee table. Suddenly, she frowned and asked, “Nathaniel, why does

for me earlier, came Nathaniel’s reply. His expression stiffened. He

see.” Christina was oblivious to his strange reaction. She unpacked her lunchbox and smiled, for him

was holding aside and went to join her at the

vest and crisp white shirt that showcased his muscular body. Christina’s gaze instinctively gravitated toward his sculpted muscles, causing her heart to quicken

began eating in

Christina’s cooking. The love and care she had put into preparing the simple, home–cooked dishes made

get off work tonight? I’ll

were still crimson. “I…

“Okay.”

had lunch, Christina settled

and pulled her into his arms. His hot breath

Christina blinked

difficult for them to do so. By the time he could finally leave the office,

Christina had stopped making

kiss at the back of her earlobe and drawled lazily, “I’m not tired. Let’s pick a time, and

warm breath gently brushed against her neck, causing her to recoil instinctively like a frightened kitten. “Okay, let’s make it at nine–thirty. You can choose the movie…” she trailed off, her voice getting

all over

her neck and nibbled on her neck as though he wanted

afternoon nap in his office. She only got to

Christina felt much better

room, focusing on her designs. As evening

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