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.

hand out. “This is my actual gift meant for

at the gift box, shocked beyond words Where did she buy this

conjure something out of thin air, she

really curious

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

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

the

uniqueness of 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

I put in on for

skilled with her hands, Calandre nodded

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 yet

lips curved into a 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 jewelry store for a

low, making it easy for her to flash her

not only did Christina notice it, but she especially made a brooch

Nathaniel, she commented, “Your wife is truly a thoughtful and

by the high praise, Christina

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

walked away with a smile, in a far greater mood than she

Madison saw Christina resolving the crisis so effortlessly and even winning Calandre’s approval in the process, her fragile heart seemingly fell

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

all her focus to the task

collaborate with Mr. Hadley

leave quickly so that I can

watch on his wrist

new collaboration projects with

me here alone, Mr. Hadley?” Panic deluged Madison, and her voice turned

At that very moment, however, she said

in the study

intuition, but she sensed that the latter’s feeling toward Nathaniel had far exceeded that of a subordinate

downright uneasy to allow Nathaniel to be alone with