Chapter 84 Near Accident

Nathaniel furrowed his brows as he reached out to hug Christina’s waist tightly.

As they fell, he made sure to land on his back, shielding Christina in his arms.

Christina was still reeling in shock when she heard the screeching sound of the brakes in her ears.

The driver belatedly realized a woman had darted onto the street when he saw a man suddenly appear in front of his vehicle. He quickly turned the steering wheel to avoid hitting them.

“Are you nuts? If you want to fool around, do it back home!” the driver hollered angrily before driving away in a huff.

It felt like time had come to a standstill. Both Nathaniel and Christina stared at each other silently, frozen in their tracks. They could hear each other’s heartbeats distinctly.

Both of them were breathing heavily.

Right then, the lights turned green. People from both sides of the street started crossing the street using the zebra crossing.

Nathaniel extended a hand to help Christina up, and the bustling crowd around them faded into nothingness as they locked eyes with each other.

It took Christina a few seconds to regain her composure. If Nathaniel hadn’t rushed out to save her, the consequences would’ve been dire!

I remember someone pushed me from behind.

Upon recalling that fact, she whirled around to find the culprit, but the culprit was nowhere to be seen.

Was it an accident or a deliberate act?

Nathaniel put his arms around her shoulders in a protective manner and asked in concern, “Did you get hurt?”

Christina shook her head in response. Nathaniel had shielded her with his body, so she escaped unscathed from the near accident.

Nathaniel surveyed the area but didn’t see anyone suspicious. He felt his heart tightening as his grew dark.

“Let’s talk back at the hotel.”

at the hotel. Despite not telling Nathaniel her room number, Christina was surprised when he led her back to her room.

room number?” she asked in

brow. “Is it hard for me to know

awkward smile. Yeah, yeah. You’re the high and mighty CEO of Hadley Corporation who can find out my whereabouts with just a phone call.

she could reply, Nathaniel unlocked the door and picked her up

his laptop on the desk. Her eyes widened in surprise as she blurted out, “You’re staying in the room

to reply to her, Nathaniel reached

and spoke in a deep, charming voice, “Mrs. Hadley, it’s time to end

Running away from home? I’m here on a business trip! I’ll

didn’t lash out at

then, Sebastian knocked on the door.

Christina slipped out of his embrace

relieved as he saw her hanging her head low like a

the door, and Sebastian walked

latter was surprised to see Christina, but he gave her a nod in greeting

the desk. They were

Nathaniel ended his discussion before telling him she was heading back to her room. However, half an hour later, both

them and suddenly wondered if this was how Madison and Nathaniel spent their time with each other.

an hour straight

matter, the more jealous she got. Feeling tired, she

her, and she eventually

instructed Sebastian to arrange their trip back. home the following day.

to help her take off her shoes and her backpack.

his arm around her slender waist

his arms and continued sleeping peacefully as his familiar scent surrounded lier.

right now. The lights brought out the rosy tint of her cheeks, making her look even more lovely. Her delicate pink nose and full lips gave her the appearance of

arms around her, falling asleep in the same

in her living room as she poured herself a

phone rang, and she answered the call only to be told, “Ms. Taggart, the mission was a failure. A man rushed out to

to get it done when you took my

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