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.

straightened herself up before getting to her feet

the conference room sat an elderly lady in a gown with her hair combed neatly

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

room. Good morning. I’m the designer, Christina Steele”

long and slender neck. Her fair and exquisite skin gave others a sense of

would like to commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,” the assistant beside the elderly

knew that

either rich or influential. Well,

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

pattern will be ink

Christina, her eyes fixed

someone staring at her. her eyes, she met Azure’s

Lifting

latter’s eyes was kind and gentle. It

of unease swamped Christina at being regarded with such

know where you bought

“It’s from my mother, who said it’s a

scrutinized the carving on the pendant, so

Steele. Wearing such emerald suits

the compliment.” 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 I’m wearing.

measurements?” Subsequently, she

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

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

to charge a “reasonable” fee if

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

smile before leaving the conference room with her

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

with looks favored by the elderly, so it’s only natural that she eyeballed you.”