Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 385 Hard Time 

Nathaniel narrowed his eyes at her, signaling for her to continue.

“Even if they did follow me home from the supermarket, how could they be sure that I had anything. valuable on me? Let’s assume that their explanation was the truth. Their target still didn’t seem to be my valuables but was my necklace instead.”

Christina’s intuition was telling her that the two robbers were after her necklace.

The thought of what just happened made her feel anxious.

Nathaniel placed his hands on her and gently massaged her temples. “It’ll be fine. Don’t be scared. I’ll get to the bottom of this.”

The faint fragrance on him could instantly calm her mind.

By the time the car arrived at Scenic Garden Manor, Christina had fallen asleep.

Her petite figure was nestled in his arms like a child.

When they got out of the car, Nathaniel carried her into the house.

A sliver of morning sunlight streamed into the room.

When Christina woke up, she realized she had overslept.

She got up and briefly freshened up before heading out.

Rayne was organizing some information when Christina reached the office. Seeing the latter, Rayne trod over in her heels and reported that day’s work, “Old Mrs. Taggart had requested a custom-made gown a while ago. She called earlier and asked when you would be free to discuss the details.”

“Check my schedule to see when I would be free.” Christina entered her office.

“You only have free time today. At other time slots, the customers will come here to meet with you.”

Maggie Taggart had paid extra to be served at her residence.

“Send the time to my phone. You can go out and do your work if that’s all.”

working. Some trivial work needed to be done, and they

quick. Once she had organized the information, she instructed. the driver

later, she arrived at the Taggart

and introduced herself to

living room, she noticed Maggie had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some snacks

Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an elegant smile.

young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make

The honor is mine too.”

happened to share the same last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging

trusted tailor who would make

sure that Maggie was targeting her.

going to expose Maggie’s intention before the latter

took out her measuring tape. “May I measure your sizes,

with a kind smile before gracefully getting

Christina took measurements, she asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are your style preferences and preferred

plum. I haven’t decided which color I want yet.

a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable

made up my mind yet.”

the latter would handle. the situation and, at the same time, observe her working attitude.

drawings in those colors for you to assess so you can decide which one you’re most satisfied

want to see the designs today. Is that

answer, she turned to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for Ms. Steele to

“I’ll have to trouble you to prepare the study, then.”

up the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the design page on her tablet, and started working.

several times to request changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be

was making things difficult for her

a while, the sound of footsteps approaching rang out.

of Christina’s serious demeanor, Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you carry out the tasks you

didn’t even bother to

about Mr. Hadley’s health at all Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite not

the company until they

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