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,

getting to her feet and going to meet

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

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

open the door, Christina entered the room. Good morning. I’m the

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

like to commission a gown

that name, she knew that it was a

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

of style would you like?” She promptly went into work

can be in blue magenta, sepia, or any plain color. The pattern will be ink orchid with simplicity being the theme.” Still, it was the assistant who responded.

gaze on Christina, her eyes fixed on

Christina suddenly sensed someone

Lifting

gentle. It was as though she was looking

swamped Christina at being regarded

Ms. Steele. May I know where you bought it?” Azure asked, her raspy voice carrying

from my mother, who

had never scrutinized the carving on the pendant, so she felt that it was nothing

a regal aura, Ms. Steele. Wearing such emerald suits

you for the compliment.” Christina felt very much flattered.

elderly lady is rather strange. Instead of talking about

take your measurements?” Subsequently, she changed

her assistant interjected, “Mrs. Lazuli 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

making house calls. Alas, the

“reasonable” fee if I were to personally make a

relented, “Sure. I’ll

flashed her a smile before leaving

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

demure with looks favored by the elderly, so it’s only natural that she eyeballed you.” Rayne