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

straightened herself up before getting to her feet and going to meet

elderly lady in a gown with her hair combed neatly and a rare

in

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

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

commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,” the assistant beside

Christina heard that name, she knew that it was a

woman in front of her dressed, Christina could tell that the woman was either rich or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to use her real

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

any plain color. The pattern will be

fixed on the emerald necklace

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

Lifting

kind and gentle. It was

at being regarded with such a look

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

mother,

the pendant,

a regal aura, Ms. Steele. Wearing such

for the compliment.” Christina

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

Subsequently, she changed the subject.

is in a hurry. Please schedule another appointment. and make a house call for that. I

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

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

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

a smile before leaving the conference room with her

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

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