Let Me Stay The Night

Chapter 323 Back To The Studio

Christina picked up the offer letter and scanned it. “Are you offering me a job as the owner of Christina’s Studios?”

You’ll be getting a higher salary than what your studio is currently paying you. You have no reason to turn it down.”

Nathaniel knew her very well. She would become restless if she were away from her work for longer than two days.

Since she wants to work, why not let her work under my nose? That way, I can keep an eye on her too.

“Christina’s Studios is mine. Since when did it become yours?” Christina scowled, feeling as though the fruits of her labor had been stolen from her.

“Well, it’s mine now. If you refuse, I’ll just hire another designer. Don’t say I didn’t warn you if they make a mess of it.” Though Nathaniel employed a tone of lazy nonchalance, his gaze remained fixedly on her face.

Christina’s expression turned sour. He’s forcing me into a corner to present me with a choice he has plotted for a long time as the only option.

Nathaniel knew how misleading her meek demeanor was; she was more stubborn than anybody he knew when it came to principles. Even the prospect of money would not tempt her otherwise.

In that case, why not have a written contract bind her by my side?

Christina did not speak. The atmosphere around there turned tense.

Nathaniel walked over and placed a fountain pen in her hand. “You are going to need a job. It’s the same wherever you work, so you might as well work for me. You get decent benefits, and the boss doesn’t ask for much.”

Before Christina realized what was happening, he was already holding her hand and signing her name with the patience of an adult teaching a child to write.

Moments later, Christina’s signature appeared, fully formed and irrevocable, on the agreement.

“From today on, you are my employee. You can start work immediately.”

Her office

had the distinct feeling of somebody pulling one

in. “Given Hadley Corporation’s recent acquisition of Christina’s Studios, I don’t see

layout of the twenty-first floor had been recreated

familiar decor and the unused fabrics

familiar voice

for four years, the pair embraced like old friends while exchanging comments on the

the smile finally breaking

first time she has smiled so genuinely

joy, shone wonderfully. Her smile struck him like a bullet through

after her chat, she realized Nathaniel had

footing the bill for the studio and keeping her on. Over the past four years, she had been faithfully updating the social media accounts of Christina’s

were old ones taken long

our online presence with the

was that the clients who had commissioned pieces four years

intent on completing the unfinished pieces. Soon, Rayne was put through to the first client on the

to meet, but the client wanted Christina to

she heard the offer and agreed on the spot. After

east side of the city. It was rather deserted, with greenery as far as the

welcomed them warmly when they entered her house. “Are you Ada,

promote Christina’s photographs, Rayne had included a card with Ada’s name on it. As the

you like

I heard I am your first client upon being back in business. The ladies would be green with envy when I show up

must trouble you to decide on a design as soon as possible.” Christina produced a tape measure and got to work

from home, so she took

was pleasant. She obliged Christina with everything the latter wanted and helpfully described the style she

ability to sketch