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,

her actions were relatively quick. Once she had organized the information, she instructed. the driver to wait

later, she arrived at the

car and introduced herself to the

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

the sight of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an elegant

Steele, you’re indeed very successful at such a young age.

Mrs. Taggart. The

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

them had a regular, trusted tailor who would make custom-made outfits

sure that Maggie was targeting

going to expose Maggie’s intention before

I measure your sizes, Old Mrs.

smile before gracefully getting

measurements, she asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are

color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?”

blue allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday wear.

made up my

making things difficult for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation

those colors for you to assess so you can decide which one you’re

indifferently, “But I want to see the designs

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

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

housekeeper cleaned up the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk,

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

she was making things difficult for her on purpose.

the sound of footsteps approaching rang out.

Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you carry

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

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

to the company until they notified her of the

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