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 and turned

and

was spacious and brightly lit, with the air conditioner running constantly. However, the pungent aroma of the traditional medicine still lingered

that morning, but after she calmed down, she realized Nathaniel must’ve gotten

who had done something wrong.

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

gloom in Nathaniel’s eyes faded

Suddenly, she frowned and asked, “Nathaniel, why does

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

reaction. She unpacked her lunchbox and smiled, for him to join her.

was holding aside and went to join her at the

shirt that showcased his muscular body. Christina’s gaze instinctively gravitated toward his sculpted

and began eating in an

cooking. The love and care she had put into preparing the simple,

tonight? I’ll go pick you

suit jacket, so her cheeks were still crimson. “I… have

“Okay.”

Christina settled

slender waist and pulled her into his arms. His hot breath fanned her nape as he asked. “Should we watch a movie

you tired?” Christina blinked adorably,

demanding work schedule made it difficult for them

Christina had stopped making

lazily, “I’m not tired. Let’s pick a time,

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

spread all over her body,

one hand on the back of her neck and nibbled on

Nathaniel to take an afternoon nap in his office. She

Christina felt much better after making the trip to

up in the tailor room, focusing on her designs. As evening

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