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, the client arrived.

before getting to her feet

the conference room sat an elderly lady in a gown with her hair combed neatly and a rare emerald necklace

past works in her hand, and

Christina entered the room. Good morning. I’m

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

Mrs Azure Lazuli. She would like to commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,”

that name, she knew

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

style would you like?” She promptly

any plain color. The pattern will be ink orchid with simplicity

on Christina, her eyes fixed on

sensed someone staring at her. her eyes, she

Lifting

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

being regarded with such a look from a stranger.

May I know where you bought it?” Azure

my mother, who said it’s a family heirloom. I’m not sure about it

carving on the pendant, so she

looks and a regal aura, Ms. Steele. Wearing such

compliment.” Christina felt very much

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

take your measurements?” Subsequently, she changed

make a

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

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

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

before leaving the

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

the elderly, so it’s only natural that she