Chapter 50 Reluctant To Leave

As they smiled at each other, their countenances were reflected in each other’s eyes.

Upon stopping the car at a red traffic light, Nathaniel suddenly raised his hand and grabbed the back of Christina’s head with his large palm.

Then he gently pulled her toward his embrace, lifted her chin, and kissed her lips. She has a sweet, refreshing fragrance I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of

As there weren’t any other cars on the street, the black Maybach remained unmoving even after the traffic light turned green.

It wasn’t until the light went through another cycle of red to green again that Nathaniel unwillingly let

Christina go.

When they did, they seemed calm, as though they hadn’t just had an intimate moment.

Half an hour later, the car arrived before a familiar building.

killed the engine and held her small hands while affectionately gazing at her delicate face.

“I’m reluctant to leave you whenever I send you home” Upon finishing his sentence, Nathaniel raised and pecked the back of her hand.

Christina smiled shyly. “You’re such a sweet-talker.”

“I’m telling the truth.” He grinned, too.

In the past, he thought he could never flirt with anyone. It wasn’t until he fell in love that he realized all sweet nothings came naturally from the heart and didn’t need to be learned.

“In two days, I’ll be going on a business trip to Hallsbay. It may be a week before I can return.” Nathaniel paused before turning to Christina. “How about you ask for a leave and accompany me there?” Hallsbay’s a prominent city, so there should be plenty of fun sights to visit.

Looking somewhat troubled, she rejected his invitation. “I’ve just received a new assignment, so I can’t leave now. How about next time?”

Of course, he was disappointed to hear that. So, money can’t solve everything, after all. Although, after our dispute last time, I’d like to avoid arguing with her over small matters. I suppose there’s nothing else I can do about this. “Okay, we’ll go there next time.”

Christina withdrew her hand. “I’ll be going back now, then.”

“Mhm.”

turned

unbuckling her seatbelt, she kissed Nathaniel’s

heart raced as she

Christina before she left the vehicle.

building, she waited until she heard his car leaving before jogging to her

two days, both of them were very occupied with

disagreements, their designs underwent multiple revisions before the finals were

with the designs. If there were no further problems, all that was left

to dinner on the day of his departure. As busy as she was, she squeezed out some time

known as West Coast. Inside, anywhere.

spacious. Also, almost

seats, the owner personally greeted them before requesting a waiter to

bottle of

1000

later, so he poured half a glass of wine for Christina and none for himself.

were served relatively quickly, and she liked all of them. She also enjoyed the wine because it tasted sour and

elegantly sliced his steak. “It’ll be your grandmother’s birthday soon. What present should I get for

surprised he remembered Evelyn’s birthday, “I

atmospheric lighting. Christina’s small face resembled a matured fruit as the wine she consumed rendered her

a few pieces of his steak in front of her. I’ll return as

nodded. It has been so long since someone has valued me greatly, so much so that I’ve forgotten how it felt like. I think the last time I experienced something like this was after Mom was forced out

he escorted her to

one last intimate moment as emotions stirred in their

wordlessly before drawing closer

the air slowly rose.

they split up, they went their own separate

during his trip, no matter how busy

were short, they were still a slight respite from

later, the clothes Christina’s team designed officially entered the

than three days, their latest model broke sales records. Furthermore, five or six of the

news broke in the company, the ladies

attention.

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