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

the gift box, shocked beyond words Where

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

on her lips, “I’m really curious about the gift Mrs. Hadley prepared.”

Nathaniel before replying, “You’ll know when

opened the box, revealing a beautifully-cut

the lights,

most noteworthy aspect of the brooch was 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 seen such a

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

so skilled with her hands, Calandre nodded

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 still as elegant

“Thank you. I

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

only did Christina notice it, but she especially made

Nathaniel, she commented, “Your wife is truly a

tad embarrassed by the high

chin confidently in

with a smile, in a

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

relief. “I’m tired, Nathaniel. Can we go home now?”

to the task earlier, so she was exhausted right

first if you’re tired, Mrs. Hadley. A few CEOs who wanted to collaborate with Mr.

that I

Nathaniel glanced at the priceless watch on his wrist

arm. “Stay and discuss the new collaboration projects with

me here alone, Mr. Hadley?” Panic

circumstances, Christina would have undoubtedly urged Nathaniel to stay. At that very moment, however, she said nothing but waited quietly for the man to make his decision.

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

sensed that the latter’s feeling toward Nathaniel had far exceeded that

reason, she felt downright uneasy to allow Nathaniel to