Nathaniel narrowed his eyes at her, signaling for her to continue.
“Even if they did follow me home from the supermarket, how could they be sure that I had anything. valuable on me? Let’s assume that their explanation was the truth. Their target still didn’t seem to be my valuables but was my necklace instead.”
Christina’s intuition was telling her that the two robbers were after her necklace.
The thought of what just happened made her feel anxious.
Nathaniel placed his hands on her and gently massaged her temples. “It’ll be fine. Don’t be scared. I’ll get to the bottom of this.”
The faint fragrance on him could instantly calm her mind.
By the time the car arrived at Scenic Garden Manor, Christina had fallen asleep.
Her petite figure was nestled in his arms like a child.
When they got out of the car, Nathaniel carried her into the house.
A sliver of morning sunlight streamed into the room.
When Christina woke up, she realized she had overslept.
She got up and briefly freshened up before heading out.
Rayne was organizing some information when Christina reached the office. Seeing the latter, Rayne trod over in her heels and reported that day’s work, “Old Mrs. Taggart had requested a custom-made gown a while ago. She called earlier and asked when you would be free to discuss the details.”
“Check my schedule to see when I would be free.” Christina entered her office.
“You only have free time today. At other time slots, the customers will come here to meet with you.”
Maggie Taggart had paid extra to be served at her residence.
“Send the time to my phone. You can go out and do your work if that’s all.”
her computer and began working. Some trivial work needed to be done, and they were particularly time-consuming to deal
organized the information, she instructed. the driver to wait
she arrived at the Taggart residence.
herself
the living room, she noticed Maggie had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some snacks
the sight of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an elegant
Steele, you’re indeed very successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you
The honor
the same last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain
like them had a regular, trusted tailor who would
that
wasn’t going to expose Maggie’s intention
“May I measure your
smile before gracefully getting to her feet.
asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are your
color I want yet.
allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday wear. Which occasion do you plan to attend
grinned. “I haven’t made up my
to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at the same time, observe her working attitude.
assess so you can
see the designs today. Is that possible?”
she turned to instruct a housekeeper,
was rude for her to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have to trouble you to prepare the study, then.”
study. Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the design page on her tablet, and started working.
the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done
she was making things difficult for her
the sound of footsteps
sight of Christina’s serious demeanor, Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you carry out the tasks you should be doing instead
I be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to
about Mr. Hadley’s health at all Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite
until
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