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.”

her computer and began working. Some trivial work needed to be done, and they were particularly time-consuming to deal with.

Once she had organized the information, she instructed. the

arrived at the

got out of the car and introduced herself to the guard, who promptly opened

the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some snacks to await

sight of Christina’s arrival, Maggie

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

Taggart. The honor is

happened to share the same last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain that Maggie was Madison’s

them had a regular, trusted tailor who would make

Christina was sure that

to expose Maggie’s intention before the

took out her measuring tape. “May I

a kind smile before gracefully getting to her feet.

Taggart, what are your style preferences and

yet. What do you suggest, Ms.

measurements and jotted the numbers down in her notebook. “Dark blue allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive

haven’t made up my mind yet.”

deliberately making things difficult for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at the same time, observe her working attitude.

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

see the designs

waiting for Christina’s answer, she turned to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for Ms. Steele to sketch her

to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have to

Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the design page

designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done with the

was making things difficult for her on purpose.

a while, the sound of footsteps

carry out the tasks

I be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to look

Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care about Nathaniel more than anyone

couldn’t return to the company until they notified

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