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.

gift box in her hand out. “This is

gift box, shocked beyond words Where did she buy this gift?

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

on her lips, “I’m really curious about

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

much curious. She opened the box, revealing a beautifully-cut

the lights,

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

put in on for you?” Christina offered.

to be so skilled with her hands, Calandre nodded

a step forward and unfastened the brooch before pinning it to the woman’s deep V- neckline. In an instant, the plunging neckline became a shallow one. It made for a slightly sexy sight

smile, and her eyes shone as she looked at Christina. “Thank you. I love

to flash her assets.

did Christina notice it, but she especially made a

to Nathaniel, she commented, “Your wife is truly a thoughtful and meticulous woman, Mr. Hadley.

by the high

took her hand unabashedly and lifted his chin confidently in agreement. “Thank you for

smile, in a far greater mood than she

in the process, her fragile heart seemingly fell from a great height and shattered into

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

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

hastily interjected, “You can go home first if you’re tired, Mrs. Hadley. A few CEOs who wanted to collaborate with Mr. Hadley on new projects just now are still waiting, so he probably won’t be able to

she’d leave quickly so that I can spend time

the priceless watch on his wrist before

discuss the new collaboration projects with the few CEOS, Madison. I’ll be leaving

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

very moment, however, she said nothing but waited quietly for the man to

her nightgown in the

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

she felt downright uneasy to