Chapter 91 Hard Time

A faint floral scent wafted through the air when Nathaniel pushed open the bedroom door. He was greeted by a slender figure lying on the couch.

Christina looked

listless.

up

when she heard the sound of footsteps. “You’re home?” she asked lazily, looking

“Did my mom give you a hard time just now?” Nathaniel asked in concern as he approached her.

Christina gave a shrug. “She didn’t.”

To her, what had happened could not be considered as Julia giving her a hard time at all. After all, Julia had always talked to her with that attitude.

Nathaniel took off his jacket and went to the bathroom to shower.

Christina had already kept her art supplies when he came out and was lying on the bed.

He slowly walked over and watched the sleeping beauty who was fast asleep lying on her side. Her long eyelashes accentuated her beauty despite her eyes being closed.

Nathaniel lifted the blanket and slid into bed before hugging her from behind. He rested his nose against her neck and breathed in the faint fragrance emanating from her as he drifted off into dreamland.

The next day, Christina prepared breakfast before going back to her room to color her design.

After repeatedly confirming that there were zero errors, she sent the drafts to Julia.

Christina stared at the screen, her heart beating rapidly as she waited.

The door to the bedroom was pushed open. Nathaniel had just returned from his morning jog. The casual sportswear he donned made him look much younger. His fringe was wet from sweat, and he stared at her when he entered with his deep, dark eyes.

return home when the bell rang, Christina quickly took out the black-laced mask from her bag and put it on before answering

the screen. She shot Christina a sharp gaze through the camera, looking like a mother lion ready to attack.

Hadley dislikes the jasmine

seconds into the call, Christina had already thought of the

inay I know what inspired you to use jasmine flowers for the

hands in his pockets and looked extremely attractive. His lips curved into an amused smile as he stared at her.

for a

also explained that jasmines represented pure love. She reckoned Julia must have also had the same expectations for

made her seem as though she was displeased with

felt like torture

later, Julia said, “I like this series of designs inspired by jasmine flowers. Come

across Christina’s sparkling eyes. She did not expect that Julia would like the designs. However, in the next second, a frown replaced her smile under the mask.

to the Hadley residence to take her

there?

the Hadley residence.” Through the screen, both parties could only see the upper halves of their bodies. Christina was wearing a mask, so Julia had yet to

to appear before Julia, it would be unpredictable whether or not Julia would take off Christina’s mask to expose her. There was also a possibility that Julia would recognize Christina by her figure.

was filled with the harsh words that

can’t take the

once more. “Why? Are you going to give your design drafts to someone else to complete instead of tailoring the gowns yourself?”

would dare to reject her, and the designer

industry to blacklist Christina if she didn’t

I must work during the day. I’m afraid I can’t be at the Hadley

excuse of needing to go to work as a

“That’s fine. You can come over after work. Coming every day for a month should be enough time for

not expect Julia to be that stubborn and not allow her the slightest chance to refuse.

stood there enjoying the show. She blinked furiously to indicate that

into a smile as he nodded, indicating that she

request.

suggestion as she asked, “Where do you leave? I’ll have my driver pick

head ache. I can’t possibly tell her that I live in Scenic Garden Manor, can

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