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.”

Some trivial work needed to be done,

had organized the information, she instructed. the driver to wait for her at the

an hour later, she arrived at the Taggart

car and introduced herself to the guard, who promptly opened

receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some snacks

of Christina’s arrival,

successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at

Old Mrs. Taggart. The honor is mine

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

trusted tailor who would make custom-made outfits

sure that Maggie was targeting her.

expose Maggie’s intention before the

measuring tape. “May I measure your sizes, Old Mrs. Taggart?”

responded with a kind smile before gracefully

she asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are your style preferences

color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms.

in her notebook. “Dark blue allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday wear. Which occasion do you plan to

made up my

Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and,

sketch three design drawings in those colors for you to assess so you can decide which one you’re most satisfied with,” Christina replied

to see the designs today. Is

instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for

“I’ll have to trouble you to prepare the

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

changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was

making things difficult for her on

while, the sound of footsteps approaching

Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you carry out the tasks you should be doing instead

should I be doing?” Christina didn’t even

Mr. Hadley’s health at all Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company,

until they

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