Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 88 Turning Things Around

Time flew when one was waiting silently. In the blink of an eye, more than ten minutes went past.

Calandre glanced at the time. “I think Mrs. Hadley must have gotten lost. Forget about the gift. Thank you for attending my birthday party, Mr. Hadley.”

Nathaniel inclined his head a fraction. He understood that the woman was indirectly taking her leave, but Christina was not back yet.

Thus, he parted his lips lightly. “I believe my wife will be back very soon since she promised to go and prepare a gift for you.” In other words, he was asking her to wait a while longer.

Madison furtively balled her fists.

Why is he still adamant about believing that Christina will be back when Mrs. Chassagne is no longer taking offense to the matter? It only takes a few minutes from here to the door. Therefore, Christina can’t be gone for so long. Who knows, she’s aware that she created a mess and made a run for it because she was afraid and cowardly. No matter what, I’m never allowing her the opportunity to make a comeback!

“Mr. Hadley, perhaps Mrs. Hadley is feeling under the weather and left ahead of us. I’ll choose a new gift and have it delivered to Mrs. Chassagne’s place tomorrow.”

Ignoring her entirely, Nathaniel continued staring at Calandre calmly, awaiting her answer.

Calandre stilled for a moment. “Okay, I’ll wait for another five minutes.”

Inwardly, Madison was downright chagrined.

Hmph! Even if Christina comes back, it’s very likely that shell embarrass herself. That perfume I chose was a limited edition, priced at over a hundred thousand. How could a country bumpkin like her possibly have the money to buy an even more expensive gift?

A few minutes passed, and the time was almost up. This time, no one would be able to convince Calandre to stay any longer.

Despite the displeasure within her, she did not show on her face. “This matter won’t affect our collaboration.”

It was undeniable that their interactions had been exceedingly amicable throughout the years they had worked together. Furthermore, she was the kind of person who would never allow her personal feelings to affect her work.

At that precise moment, a flurry of frantic footsteps split the air. The few of them promptly swung their gazes over.

Christina had returned, her initially bound hair draped behind her shoulders. She had to keep her movements measured since she was wearing a gown to she could only trot.

them, she held the tiny gift box in her hand out. “This is

the gift box, shocked beyond

something out

really curious about the gift

blinked at Nathaniel before replying, “You’ll know when you open it.”

was likewise very much curious. She opened the box, revealing

of the lights,

silver needles used in securing the gemstone. Like a diamond ring, it was affixed with

May I put in

expected her to be so skilled with her hands, Calandre

deep V- neckline. In an instant, the plunging neckline became a shallow one. It made for

smile, and her eyes shone as she looked at Christina. “Thank you. I love it! If there’s a chance, I’ll definitely invite you to my

the seam of her gown’s neckline burst. Consequently, the neckline turned a bit too low, making it easy for her to flash her assets. Since she was in public, she was too embarrassed to tug at her gown and could only leave it gaping.

her surprise, not only did Christina notice it, but she especially

wife is truly a thoughtful

the high praise, Christina blushed

took her hand unabashedly and lifted his chin

in a far greater

so effortlessly and even winning Calandre’s approval in the process, her fragile heart seemingly fell from a great height and shattered into

a sigh of relief. “I’m tired, Nathaniel. Can we

devoted all her focus to the task earlier, so she was exhausted right

“You can go home first if you’re tired, Mrs. Hadley. A few CEOs who wanted to collaborate with Mr. Hadley

that I

his hand, Nathaniel glanced at the priceless watch on his wrist before he made

projects

me here alone, Mr. Hadley?” Panic deluged Madison,

have undoubtedly urged Nathaniel to stay. At that very moment, however,

her nightgown in the study back then, she had been on guard against

was her womanly intuition, but she sensed that the latter’s feeling toward

to allow