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.

when Christina had finished eating,

to her feet and

with her hair combed

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

room. Good morning. I’m the

a chiffon shirt with frill sleeves that day, the low-cut design accentuating her long and slender neck. Her fair and exquisite skin gave

Lazuli. She would like to commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,” the

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

influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to use her real name for fear

like?” She promptly went

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

Christina, her eyes fixed on

Christina suddenly sensed someone

Lifting

eyes was kind and gentle. It was as though she was looking

Christina at being regarded

really unique, Ms. Steele. May I know where

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

carving on the pendant, so she felt that

distinctive looks and a regal aura, Ms. Steele. Wearing such emerald suits

you for the compliment.” Christina felt very much

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

take your measurements?” Subsequently, she changed

Please schedule another appointment. and make a house call for that. I hope to see

keen on making house calls. Alas, the client

be sure to charge a “reasonable” fee if I

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

her a smile before leaving the conference room

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

demure with looks favored by the elderly, so it’s