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

ignored her words and

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

Christina 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 as he cared about her a

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

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

The gloom in Nathaniel’s eyes faded away

Suddenly, she frowned and asked,

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

strange reaction. She unpacked her lunchbox and

he was holding aside and went to join her at

a black vest and crisp white shirt that showcased his muscular body. Christina’s

began eating in

had put into preparing the simple, home–cooked dishes made him appreciate them

work tonight? I’ll go pick you

cheeks were still crimson. “I… have to meet a client

“Okay.”

Christina settled on the couch to

his arm around her slender waist and pulled her into his arms. His hot breath fanned her nape

you tired?” Christina blinked

them to do so. By the time he could finally

stopped

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

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 body,

back of her neck and nibbled on her neck as though

office.

noticed that Christina felt much better after

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

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