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

up before getting to her feet and going to meet

with her hair combed neatly and a rare emerald necklace on her

Christina’s past works in her hand, and

door, Christina entered the room.

low-cut design accentuating her long and slender neck. Her fair and

like to commission a gown

heard that name, she knew that it was a fake moniker.

could tell that the woman was either rich or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to use her

style would you like?” She promptly

The pattern will be ink orchid with simplicity being the theme.” Still, it was the assistant who responded.

eyes fixed on the

sensed someone staring at her. her eyes, she met Azure’s

Lifting

latter’s eyes was kind and gentle. It was

of unease swamped Christina at being regarded with such

know where you bought it?” Azure asked, her raspy voice carrying a sense

“It’s from my mother, who said it’s a family

the pendant, so

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

you for the compliment.” Christina felt very much

lady is rather strange. Instead of talking about clothing at the first meeting,

your measurements?” Subsequently,

and make a house call for that. I hope to see

house calls. Alas, the client before her offered no room for demurral.

sure to charge a “reasonable” fee if

“Sure. I’ll make another

smile before leaving the conference room with her

until the two of them had gone a distance away, Christina turned to Rayne slightly.

graceful and demure with looks favored by the elderly, so it’s only natural that she eyeballed you.” Rayne replied, finding nothing amiss.