Let Me Stay The Night

Anya’s expression stiffened at all the food that had to be worth thousands. Me and mouth.

Christina’s lips curled slightly. “Thank you for the treat. I shan’t hold back, then.”

Then, she walked over and took a seat, and the three of them began eating.

After sitting down, Anya began to discuss business. “I’m hoping that Gibson Corporation can provide all the materials, Mr. Hadley. That shouldn’t be a problem, right?” she asked, handing over a newly-drafted contract.

As the saying went, good opportunities shouldn’t fall into the hands of others. A lot of materials were needed to build a residential area, so it wasn’t unusual for real estate firms to have their own construction companies too.

Christina’s brows creased. We’re already gaining so much from this project, and now she’s asking to be in charge of the materials too. How greedy can you be, Anya?

“Gibson Corporation may have invested in this project, but it still falls under Hadley Corporation,” she responded, her eyes flickering. “I don’t think it’s appropriate to use Gibson’s materials.”

Anya scowled and turned to her right away. “Don’t forget your place, Ms. Steele.”

Christina’s gaze darkened. “I’m reminding you precisely because I haven’t forgotten my place,” she retorted icily.

Does she think Nathaniel is a pushover? She’s going to lose the whole project if she crosses the line and ticks him off.

Nathaniel dined elegantly, appearing completely uninterested in the discussion as there was not even a hint of expression showing in his eyes.

Anya turned to the graceful-looking man across her. “I prefer hearing your opinion, Mr. Hadley.”

He went out of his way to do all this just to get close to Christina, so maybe he’d say yes just for her sake.

Nathaniel put down his cutlery and wiped his mouth gently before speaking.

“The biggest reason behind Hadley Corporation’s residential area being so popular is that we use the best construction materials available. There hasn’t been a single quality issue with our houses within the past decade. However, I can’t say the same for Gibson Corporation. Wouldn’t it be bad for our brand if we were to use your materials?”

internal sigh of relief. She would surely look down on him if

would agree to everything she proposed. It looks like he doesn’t actually like Christina that

suddenly got up. “I’m done eating. Come see me again when you both

left with

time, you’d better use your head before making such an unreasonable request,” she warned frostily.

was late night by the time

walked into the

former remarked. She had

stairs.

other woman’s grasp. “I

so exasperated that she couldn’t find the

very moment. “What are you two arguing about?”

over to her grandmother. “Be the judge, Grandma,” she began, putting on a pitiful act. “Christina doesn’t have the company’s best interest in

turned to Christina. “Let’s hear it, Christina.”

what had happened earlier. “Do you think Nathaniel

idiot! If he was, he would’ve just given us the

looked even more aggrieved now. “I was just trying to help Gibson Corporation. Even if you couldn’t agree with me then, you still should’ve sided with me in front of outsiders.”

I prefer not to rip others off,” Christina

to sob. “Did you hear what she just

you mean well for the company, but it’s best if you and Christina discussed such a decision

Christina smiled. “I’ll remember your words, Grandma.”

remember them too.”

the two sisters made up, Azure nodded in satisfaction. “Good.

into her bedroom, her mind filled with all those numbers. She knew that Anya was pocketing the funds for her personal use, but more evidence would be required before

I do?

pondering over this until sleep