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.”

switched on her computer and began working. Some trivial work needed to be done, and they

the information, she instructed. the

an hour later, she arrived at the Taggart

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

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

Christina’s arrival,

Steele, you’re indeed very successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at gown for me.”

Old Mrs. Taggart. The honor is mine too.”

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

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

sure that Maggie

Maggie’s intention before the

took out her measuring tape. “May I

before gracefully getting to her

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

which color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?” Maggie asked her

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

haven’t made

things difficult for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at the same time,

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

to see the designs today.

instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for Ms. Steele

uttered, “I’ll have to trouble you to

sat at a wooden

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

was making things difficult for her on purpose.

sound of footsteps

carry out the tasks

doing?” Christina didn’t even bother

he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care about Nathaniel more

company until they notified her of

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