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.

naturally 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,

Christina probed.

relationship is purely professional,” Gina stated.

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

of this collaboration with Yerek was motiveless just because someone she knew was involved. Rather, she

why did Yerek involve a person I know in this? He went through a lot 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

event

up and followed her to the entrance.

today. I don’t think it’s appropriate for you to leave halfway through the event. It’s okay. I’ll

Maybach when they stepped

owner. “I don’t need you to take me home. My husband has arrived to pick

specifics of the collaboration tomorrow at work.”

when she replied,

door for her and shut

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

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, Christina appeared to be a princess who had just stepped

had been pounding since

Did he come

Nathaniel’s deep, velvety voice called out to her from

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

or should

meal at home. I’m

he pulled Christina into his embrace.

his

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

had already arrived at Scenic Garden

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