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.

her hand out. “This is my actual gift meant for you,

shocked beyond words Where did she

to conjure something out of thin air, she scoffed with a

her lips, “I’m really curious about the gift Mrs.

Nathaniel before replying, “You’ll know when

likewise very much curious. She opened the box, revealing a beautifully-cut gemstone brooch within.

of the lights, it

the silver needles used in securing the gemstone. Like a diamond ring, it was affixed with a few silver needles. That was the first time Calandre had seen such

this myself. May I put in on for you?” Christina

to be so skilled with her

neckline. In an instant,

eyes shone as she looked at Christina. “Thank you. I love it!

flash her assets. Since she was in public, she was too embarrassed to tug at her gown and could only leave it

did Christina notice it, but she especially made a brooch for her to alleviate her

truly a thoughtful and meticulous woman, Mr. Hadley. You must be blessed.”

high praise, Christina

unabashedly and lifted his chin confidently

a

effortlessly and even winning Calandre’s approval in the process, her fragile heart seemingly

of relief. “I’m tired, Nathaniel.

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

wanted to collaborate with Mr. Hadley

great if she’d leave quickly so that I can spend

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

projects with the few CEOS,

Hadley?” Panic

normal circumstances, Christina would have undoubtedly urged Nathaniel to stay. At that very moment, however, she said nothing

instant she saw Madison wearing her nightgown in the study back

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

uneasy to allow