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

getting to her feet and going to meet the client.

with her hair combed neatly and a rare emerald

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

the room. Good

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

Lazuli. She would like to commission a gown

name, she knew that it was a fake moniker.

or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to use her real name for fear that outsiders would ingratiate themselves with her.

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

or any plain color. The pattern will be ink orchid

Christina, her eyes fixed on the

suddenly sensed someone staring at her. her eyes, she met

Lifting

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

regarded with

Steele. May I know where you bought it?” Azure

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

truth, she had never scrutinized the carving on the pendant, so she felt

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

compliment.” Christina felt very

Instead of talking about clothing at the first meeting, she’s concerned about the emerald

measurements?” Subsequently,

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

not keen on making house calls. Alas, the client before

fee if I were to

thought, she relented, “Sure. I’ll make another appointment later.”

her a smile before leaving the conference room

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

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