Let Me Stay The Night

The housekeeper served Christina a bowl of hot soup

“What is this Christins & brows were knitted together as she regarded the inky-black soup in front of her in aversio

“Mrs Hadley specially sent this over for your negishment Youll feel better after drinking it, and you might even be able to give Mr. Hadley a baby soon. My Christina” the housekeeper replied, grinning from ea to rai

Immediately. Christina’s face flushed bright red. For my nourishment? More like prepping me for prepmency?

“I don’t want to drink this Give me something else she declined

A conflicted look showed on the housekeeper’s face Trm afraid that isn’t possible. Mr. Hadley has drunk a bowl, and this is yours. Mrs. Hadley gave the orders to watch you finish it. Why don’t you play along since she means well. Ms Christina?”

At that, Christina heaved a sigh. “Leave it here, then Make me a bowl of oatmeal, please.”

Acquiescing smilingly, the housekeeper whirled around and went into the kitchen.

The moment she left. Christina hastily slid the concoction before her over to Nathaniel with light movements. “Drink it for me.”

Nathaniel threw her a sidelong glance. “It’s not bitter. Try it.”

I feel sick from the smell alone, yet he’s claiming that it isn’t bitter? What a blatant lie!

Christina gazed at him with teary eyes like a lost lamb seeking help. “I’ll throw up after drinking it since it’s so bitter”

Nathaniel went silent.

“Pretty please?”

That whiny voice rendered the man defenseless.

Since he did not turn her down, Christina quickly took off after bidding him farewell.

As soon as Christina stepped into the office, Rayne hurried over. “You’ve got an appointment with a premier VIP today, and it’s almost time, Christina. Do make the necessary preparations.”

“Okay. Buy me some breakfast, please.” While saying that, Christina walked into the office.

A moment later, Rayne returned with breakfast.

finished eating, the client arrived.

before getting to her feet and going to meet

conference room sat an elderly lady in a gown with her hair combed neatly

of Christina’s past works in her hand, and an assistant stood beside her.

open the door, Christina entered the room.

day, the low-cut design accentuating her long and slender neck. Her fair and exquisite skin

would like to commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,” the assistant

instant Christina heard that name, she knew that it was

dressed, Christina could tell that the woman was either rich or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to use her real name for fear

kind of style would you like?” She promptly

or any plain color. The pattern will be ink

her eyes fixed on the emerald necklace on the

discussing the details with the assistant, Christina suddenly sensed someone

Lifting

latter’s eyes was kind and gentle. It was as though she was looking at her own

unease swamped Christina at being regarded with such a look from a stranger.

on your necklace is really unique, Ms. Steele. May I know where you bought it?” Azure asked, her

glanced at the necklace on her neck. “It’s from my mother, who said it’s a family heirloom. I’m not sure about it

carving on the pendant, so she felt that it

distinctive looks and a regal aura, Ms. Steele. Wearing such emerald suits you perfectly,” Azure remarked, her voice soft and

for the compliment.” Christina felt

strange. Instead of talking about clothing at the first

I take your measurements?” Subsequently, she changed the

is in a hurry. Please schedule another appointment. and make a house call for that. I hope to see your draft design drawing the next time we

Christina was not keen on making house calls. Alas, the client

will be sure to charge a “reasonable” fee

thought, she relented, “Sure. I’ll make another appointment

her a smile before leaving the conference room

had gone a distance away, Christina turned to Rayne slightly. “Don’t you think that

elderly, so it’s only natural that she eyeballed you.”