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.

had finished eating,

to her feet and going to meet the

sat an elderly lady in a gown with her hair combed neatly and

works in her hand, and an assistant stood beside her.

the room.

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

to commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,” the assistant beside the elderly woman answered.

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

the elderly woman in front of her dressed, Christina could tell that the woman was either rich or influential. Well, I guess she

would you like?” She promptly went

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

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

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

Lifting

latter’s eyes was kind and gentle. It was as though she was

being regarded with

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

“It’s from my mother, who

she had never scrutinized the carving on the pendant, so she felt that it was

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

compliment.” Christina

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

Subsequently,

another appointment. and make a house call for

calls. Alas, the client before her

“reasonable” fee if I were to personally make a

relented, “Sure. I’ll make another appointment

leaving the conference room with her

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

so it’s only natural that she eyeballed you.” Rayne replied, finding nothing amiss.