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, the client arrived.

before getting to her feet and going to meet the

her hair combed neatly and a rare emerald necklace on

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

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

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

She would like to commission a gown for her

she knew that it was

or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to

you like?” She promptly went into work mode.

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

turned a calm gaze on Christina, her eyes fixed on the emerald necklace on the

with the assistant, Christina suddenly sensed someone staring

Lifting

It was as though

sense of unease swamped Christina at being regarded with such a look from

where you bought it?” Azure asked, her raspy voice carrying a sense of solemnity.

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

the carving on the pendant, so

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

Christina

she lamented inwardly. This elderly lady is rather strange. Instead of talking about clothing at the first meeting, she’s concerned about the emerald

Subsequently, she changed

Azure, 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

not keen on making house calls. Alas, the client before her offered no room

will be sure to charge a “reasonable” fee if I were

relented, “Sure. I’ll make another

before leaving the conference

Christina turned to Rayne slightly. “Don’t you think that Mrs. Lazuli seemed to be looking at me

it’s only natural that