Let Me Stay The Night

That night, Christina arrived on schedule. She sensed the mansion’s busy and boisterous vibe as soon as she stepped out of the automobile. There, she noticed many elegantly dressed folks chatting with wine glasses in their hands among the loud music

Underneath the light. Christina saw a familiar face.

The other person spotted her, too, and they walked over. “It’s been a while, Christina”

“Ms. Tanner, you’re right. It’s been a long time.” Christina grinned while her eyes gleamed. They gave one another a brief embrace before pulling away.

Gina scrutinized Christina. “I couldn’t even tell you were the same person-you look so different from before!”

“The same goes for you. You have become more feminine and dignified.” They got engrossed in their conversation, for they had not seen each other since Christina left Radiant Corporation.

Yerek suddenly appeared in a white lace shirt with a golden logo embroidered on it. He wore black. trousers, lengthening his figure’s curves and giving him a slick yet menacing appearance.

“You know each other?”

Realization dawned on Christina. “She’s the third partner?”

“Yes. Gina has changed her profession. She helps me a lot now that she is a planner.” Yerek explained.

Gina shared Christina’s astonishment. “Oh. Christina was the talented designer you described. Even though I had my doubts initially, I completely agree with you now that I know it’s Christina.” She turned and held out her hand to Christina. “I’m excited about our upcoming collaboration!”

Christina shook Gina’s hand with a smile.

She had a lot of questions for Gina, so she suggested, “It’s been so long since we met. Can I talk to you privately?”

Yerek knew it was his time to take his leave. “All right. I’ll excuse myself then.”

The women opened up more after the third party was gone. “Ms. Tanner, what’s your relationship with Yerek? Do you know what he is like?”

Christina was clearly hinting at something. She alluded to the information that Yerek’s reputation was poor due to widespread discussion of his cruelty and ruthlessness.

underlying meaning. “Don’t overthink this, Christina. I changed jobs a few years ago, so I believe in my judgment. I’d worked with multiple designers before Mr. Gibson discovered my

that?” Christina

purely professional,” Gina stated.

responsible for the planning. I heard many details about the planning process from her just now, and they weren’t something a layperson could

collaboration with Yerek was motiveless just because someone she knew was involved. Rather, she felt like she was currently caught in a

of trouble simply to work with me, but I don’t think it is worth it at all. Perhaps I’ll have to delve further into this while on the job

event even though it hadn’t

followed her to the entrance. “Let me send you

the host today. I don’t think it’s appropriate for you to leave halfway through the event. It’s okay. I’ll return home by myself,” Christina rebuffed him.

when they stepped out of the door.

flashed across Christina’s eyes as she immediately recognized the car owner. “I don’t need you to take me home. My husband has arrived to pick

the specifics of the collaboration tomorrow

eyes were frosty when she

door for her and shut the door after she entered the

on him through the dark car window. As he watched the car leave his line of

turned his head to look at Christina’s attire. She wore a short dress with thin straps, emphasizing her cuteness and vivacity. She pulled her hair back into a loose ponytail and tied a pink ribbon around it. Thanks to her perfect side profile,

had been pounding since she entered the

Did he come because he

say when Nathaniel’s deep, velvety voice called out to her from the side, “Are you

to the event right after she finished work, so she didn’t have time for dinner.

home, or should we go out to eat?” Nathaniel

meal at home. I’m exhausted.”

he pulled Christina into his embrace. “Rest up if you’re tired.”

shocked by his

Nathaniel and breathed in his body’s

Garden Manor when Christina

pleasant smell of a delicious meal. Right then. Christina’s stomach growled with