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?

reveal the truth and turned

her words and walked into Nathaniel’s

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

felt herself blushing shyly. They had parted on a sour note that morning, but after she calmed down, she realized Nathaniel must’ve gotten upset

she blinked at him innocently like a child who had done something wrong.

together?” she asked softly like a kitten that had

The gloom in Nathaniel’s eyes

the coffee table. Suddenly, she frowned

came Nathaniel’s reply. His expression stiffened.

her lunchbox

file he was holding aside and went to join her

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

Christina and began eating in

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

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

out of his suit jacket, so her cheeks were still crimson. “I… have to meet a client

“Okay.”

Christina settled on

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

tired?” Christina blinked adorably, pleasantly

suggested going on a movie date or spending quality time together. However, Nathaniel’s identity and demanding work 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 to

Christina had stopped making

drawled lazily, “I’m not tired.

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

her nape spread all

the back of her neck and nibbled on her neck as though he wanted to

take an afternoon nap in his office.

that Christina felt much better after making the trip to Nathaniel’s

tailor room, focusing on her designs. As evening approached, Rayne

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