Chapter 276 A Visit From Frank

Needless to say, the camera was aimed straight at Christina’s desk.

With that. Francis called his assistant to pull up the car downstairs.

To his surprise, he had only just hung up the phone when he heard footsteps outside the office, followed by the door opening.

As it turned out, Rayne had received Christina’s call to sign for a fabric delivery back at the office and to put them away neatly.

After waiting around for a while, however, there was still no sign of the delivery man, and all she saw was Francis stepping out of the tailor room.

“Hey, Francis! Why are you still here?” Rayne exclaimed. I thought he had left early since I hadn’t seen him the entire day, but who knew I’d bump into him this late at night? To top it all off, he’s so dreamily handsome! Oh, dear…. I’d probably be too excited to sleep tonight!

Thanks for returning to open the door for me. I’ll be making a move first. Francis replied lazily before putting on his coat and striding out of the office.

Meanwhile, Christina gave Rayne a check–in call once she was back at Scenic Garden Manor.

Upon learning that Francis had left the studio, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

That night, the light of the stars illuminated the velvet black sky.

By the time Nathaniel stepped into the bedroom, Christina was already asleep in bed, all freshly showered. and dressed in cartoon–printed pajamas.

Like a kitten exhausted from playing too much, she lay sprawled across the bed, looking so rosy–cheeked and tender that the man wanted to nibble on her.

As Nathaniel undid his tie and swallowed the lump in his throat, he bent down and gently scooped the sleeping lady into his arms.

She instantly melted into his embrace, and Nathaniel couldn’t help but marvel at how soft and delicate she

Just then, Christina opened her eyes lazily, only to wrap her arms around the man’s neck and kiss him on the chin.

Gazing at the woman’s alluring countenance, Nathaniel chuckled. “Liar. You weren’t asleep yet, huh?”

“How else would I get you to carry me?” Christina replied as she playfully fluttered her eyelashes.

had fallen asleep earlier but was woken up when she heard the

When did this innocent bunny of mine become such sly little

flicked her nose and

long, the moonlight shone through the windows, casting shadows over the couple

in less than a week, and the final touch was to embroider the

hand embroidery, so it was a task she did with

several large flower bouquets, each

were from Christina’s friends, Rayne promptly placed them near

left,

politely. “Are

right. Get

offending a man who seemed like a big shot, Rayne quickly called

long since the studio opened,

out into the lobby

“Mr. Emerson?”

doing here? How did he

woman. “I heard you have excellent craftsmanship, Christina. I’d like you to make a few suits for me,” he said as he looked her up and. down, admiring her slender

lecherous gaze that even Rayne knew something was

is up to

on the other hand, forced a smile. She couldn’t bring herself to reject Frank directly, but at the same time, she knew better than to get involved with a man

taken on a few large custom orders recently, so it might be a while till I can start on yours. Why

displeasure immediately

the initiative to support Christina’s business, yet

no hurry,” he replied with a dry

since she couldn’t find another better reason to

right. Let me take your measurements first, then. Please follow

got up from his seat

was much too worried to leave Christina alone and quickly

Frank. “Do you guys have coffee here?” he said while clearing his throat. “Can I

I’ll get you one,” Rayne replied as she exchanged glances with Christina

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