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.”
needed to be done, and they were particularly time-consuming
quick. Once she had organized the information, she instructed. the driver to
arrived at
of the car and introduced herself to the
room, she noticed Maggie had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some snacks to await her.
sight of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an
Steele, you’re indeed very successful at such a young age.
Taggart. The honor is
Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain
like them had a regular, trusted tailor who would make
Christina was sure that Maggie was targeting
going to expose Maggie’s intention before the
measuring tape. “May I measure your
responded with a kind smile before gracefully getting
asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are your
I haven’t decided which color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms.
a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday
haven’t made
assess how the latter would handle. the situation
in those colors for you to assess so you can
“But I want to see the designs today. Is that possible?”
to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for Ms. Steele to
her to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have
cleaned up the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk,
changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina
things difficult for her on purpose.
sound of footsteps
can you carry
I be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to look
he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the
return to the company until they notified her of the results.
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