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.

Christina had finished eating, the client

straightened herself up before getting to her feet

with her hair combed neatly and a rare

in her hand, and an assistant stood beside her.

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

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

Azure Lazuli. She would like to commission a gown for

Christina heard that name, she knew that it was

was either rich or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to use her real name

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

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

on Christina, her eyes fixed on the emerald necklace on

details with the assistant, Christina suddenly sensed someone staring at her. her eyes,

Lifting

the latter’s eyes was kind and gentle. It was as though she was looking at her own

of unease swamped Christina at being regarded with

is really unique, Ms. Steele. May I know where you bought it?” Azure

my mother,

never scrutinized the carving on the pendant, so she felt

Ms. Steele. Wearing such emerald suits

the compliment.” Christina felt very much

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

take your measurements?” Subsequently, she

Lazuli is in a hurry. Please schedule another appointment. and make a house call for that. I hope to see your

Alas, the client before her offered no

Rayne will be sure to charge a “reasonable” fee if I were to personally make a house

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

a smile before leaving the conference room

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

it’s only natural