Chapter 298 Your House Is On Fire

Francis lowered his gaze momentarily and looked up soon. He teased, “You’re going on a date? Do you mind if 1 tag along?”

Christina was taken aback to hear that. Both men were at odds every time they met and wouldn’t stop until a winner was determined. His words made her shudder in fear.

“I was joking. Why do you look so serious?

Christina heaved a sigh of relief.

After they finished the dessert, it was almost time for her to leave. Christina cleared the empty boxes and said, “You go ahead. I need to pack up.”

Francis knew she didn’t want Nathaniel to see them together. Clearly, she had made up an excuse to make him leave.

Strangely, he felt as though he had to hide so others wouldn’t see him, just like he did as a child when he was regarded as the illegitimate child of someone else.

The feeling of his dignity getting crushed overwhelmed him instantly.

Suddenly, a horrible idea surfaced in his mind.

Francis glanced at the pinhole camera hidden in the potted plant and strode over to hug Christina from behind.

Her body was soft and smelled so great, and he had the urge to indulge in her presence.

Christina curled into a ball in shock and chided, “Francis, what are you doing?”

“Christina, the back of my waist is hurting. I think it’s the side effects from my previous injury.” Francis complained, feigning pain as he furrowed his brows,

Christina had her back to him and didn’t notice his calm expression.

She felt slightly guilty as he had to delay getting treatment because of her.

“What should we do now? Should I get the doctor to come here?” Christina panicked and reached into her pocket to get her phone.

greedily breathed in her scent and said, “There’s no need for that.

to stand still like a log, allowing him to lean on

embrace reflected on the translucent window, creating a romantic tableau reminiscent of

Why don’t you

disappointment passed through Francis‘ eyes as he felt the warmth from Christina’s body dissipate. Swiftly masking his emotions, he responded, “That’s all right. My assistant is waiting

“Okay.”

figure was already gone as though he had never been

glanced at her watch and

read a magazine, wondering what movie they would be watching later. As time ticked by, she slowly fell into a deep slumber without realizing

rang, jolting her awake. She opened her eyes, only to be greeted by

watch a movie

at the time and realized it was already half past

time. I was thinking of spending the night at Sharbrook Manor so

can head back to Sharbrook Manor

was obvious he really wanted to watch a movie with Christina instead of going against his

“All right. I’ll come downstairs

down two minutes later.

Christina chuckled aloud. “Sure.”

two minutes before grabbing her bag and locking her studio to

out of the building to see the familiar Maybach parked by

moonlight, accentuated by the bespoke supthat gave him an air

of red roses

the

you,” he said in his

its captivating scent. The fragrance of the roses enveloped her senses, leaving a

fade, the emotions she experienced upon receiving them would forever

“Thanks. Let’s go.”

seat so she could get into the car. After that, he entered the driver’s seat and

romantic movie. It was

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