Upon hearing his words, a hushed silence fell over the crowd. No one dared to provoke him further.
The bodyguards took a step forward to disperse the crowd, and the remaining employees swiftly entered the elevator, eager to continue with their work. Within moments, the lobby was once again vacant and quiet.
Nathaniel gripped Christina’s hand and pulled her into the private elevator reserved for higher–ups. Before the doors could close, he pinned her to the wall.
“You must explain yourself,” he demanded coldly.
Christina furrowed her brows and responded honestly, “I fell asleep in my room last night. When I woke up in the morning, Francis wasn’t there anymore.”
She spoke with an air of composure and indifference as if the situation held no significance to her.
Nathaniel narrowed his gaze. “That’s it?”
What does he mean? Does he not trust me?
Christina’s eyes turned cold. “What else do you think happened?”
She despised being mistrusted by anyone.
I don’t care what others think about me. He’s my husband, though. How could he not trust me?
As their gazes met, the air around them seemed to freeze.
There was no need for him to say anything as Christina could see the doubt in his
The elevator doors opened with a ding, breaking the silence.
gaze.
his hands away. “If that’s what you believe, perhaps we should reconsider our relationship,” she stated
about each other would only tie each other down.
stalked out
how did you manage to come up? There’s a crowd downstairs. I
“The security guards intervened, and they dispersed the crowd,” she casually replied, brushing off the
this is Hadley Corporation. If it were any other place, you would have been completely blocked and unable
to meet with any clients today. Please refrain from disturbing me unless it’s
windows, casting a glow on Nathaniel as he read the scandalous news
Corporation’s stock prices took a hit. Throughout the morning
percent.
significant losses. Furthermore,
screen before him. His expression was inscrutable, making it difficult to discern his thoughts.
next three days, the matter didn’t settle down like usual but spread like wildfire online, garnering
as netizens condemned her for being shameless and greedy. They even accused her of seducing
disdain and contempt among internet users, and some even went to the extent of staking out Hadley Corporation, eagerly awaiting a chance
from women. Numerous netizens expressed their willingness to marry him if he were
to rise
surreptitiously capture her every move,
visit them, fearful that the
how the media portrayed her, but she refused to drag her
door, assuming it was Rayne who came to deliver some stuff
and she didn’t step aside to allow
as he came closer to her, forcing her
“If you’re here to say something, say it now.” “Christina, why must you talk to me this way?” Nathaniel
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