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.

grasped Christina’s 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 work, and since then,

that?” Christina probed.

is purely professional,” Gina stated.

real, then. Gina is indeed only responsible for the planning. I heard many details about the planning process from her just now,

just because someone she knew was involved. Rather, she felt like she was currently caught in a conspiracy that she was in the dark about.

He went through a lot of trouble simply to work with me, but I don’t think it is

was ready to leave the event

and followed her to the entrance. “Let me send

halfway through the event. It’s okay. I’ll return home by

duo noticed a black Maybach when they stepped

immediately recognized the car owner. “I don’t need you to take me

specifics of the collaboration

eyes were frosty when she replied,

for her and shut the door after she entered

him through the dark car window. As

Nathaniel 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.

since she entered the

Nathaniel about tonight’s schedule. Did he come because he

velvety voice called

she finished work, so she didn’t have time

you prefer to eat at home, or should we go

a meal at home. I’m exhausted.”

into his embrace. “Rest up if you’re

shocked by his

Instead, Christina snuggled against Nathaniel and breathed in his body’s soothing, woodsy aroma. After that, she

at Scenic Garden Manor when Christina

room, only to be greeted by the pleasant smell of a