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,

to her feet and going to meet the

in a gown with her hair

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

Christina entered the room. Good morning. I’m the designer, Christina

accentuating her long and slender neck. Her

commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,” the assistant beside the elderly woman

name, she knew that

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

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

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

her eyes fixed on the emerald

Christina suddenly sensed someone staring at her. her

Lifting

was kind and gentle. It was as though she was looking at her

sense of unease swamped Christina at being regarded with such

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

her neck. “It’s from my mother, who said it’s a family heirloom. I’m

never scrutinized the carving on the pendant,

aura, Ms. Steele. Wearing such emerald suits you perfectly,” Azure remarked, her voice

the compliment.” Christina felt very

This elderly lady is rather strange. Instead of talking about clothing at the

your measurements?” Subsequently, she

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

keen on making house calls. Alas, the client before her offered no room for

a “reasonable” fee if I were

that thought, she relented, “Sure. I’ll

before leaving the conference room

Rayne slightly. “Don’t you

elderly, so it’s only natural that she eyeballed you.” Rayne replied, finding nothing amiss.