A Crazy Night Novel

Chapter 385 Hard Time

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.”

Some trivial work needed to be done, and they

she had organized the information, she

hour later, she arrived

got out of the car and introduced herself to the guard, who promptly opened the

room, she noticed Maggie had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some snacks to

arrival, Maggie

age. I’m fortunate to have you

Old Mrs. Taggart. The honor is mine too.”

last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain that Maggie was Madison’s

them had a regular, trusted tailor who would make custom-made outfits for

sure that Maggie was targeting her.

wasn’t going to expose Maggie’s intention before the latter

her measuring tape. “May I

smile before gracefully getting

Mrs. Taggart, what are your style preferences and preferred colors?”

plum. I haven’t decided which color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms.

silently noted the measurements and jotted the numbers down in her notebook. “Dark blue allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday

haven’t made up my mind yet.”

things difficult for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter

case, I’ll sketch three design drawings in those colors for you to assess so you can decide which one

see the

a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for Ms.

for her to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have

cleaned up the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the design page on her tablet, and started

times to request changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done

things difficult for her on purpose.

sound of footsteps approaching rang

serious demeanor, Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you carry out the tasks you should be doing instead of drawing all day?”

should I be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to look

you care about Mr. Hadley’s health at all Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care

couldn’t return to the company until they notified her of the results.

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