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

before getting to her feet and going

her hair combed neatly and a rare emerald necklace on her neck.

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

room. Good morning.

wore 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

like to commission a gown for her

heard that name, she knew that it was a

elderly 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 name

like?” She promptly went

magenta, sepia, or any plain color. The pattern will be

Christina, her eyes fixed on the emerald necklace on the

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

Lifting

kind and gentle. It was as though

swamped Christina at being regarded

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

“It’s from my mother, who said it’s

the

Wearing such emerald suits

the compliment.” Christina felt very

time, she lamented inwardly. This elderly lady is rather strange. Instead of talking about clothing at the

take your measurements?” Subsequently, she changed the subject.

is in a hurry. Please schedule another appointment. and make a house call for that. I hope to see your draft design drawing the next time we meet.”

Christina was not keen on making house calls. Alas, the

be sure to charge a “reasonable” fee

that thought, she relented, “Sure. I’ll

before leaving the conference room

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

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