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Nathaniel let out a soft grunt in response.

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Wondering if she had misheard, Christina asked, “Isn’t it inappropriate for you to skip work during this period?”

“It’s not a big deal,” he murmured lazily. –

He then tightened his arm around her, pulling her close like a doll.

Christina pouted, wondering how a CEO like Nathaniel could possibly understand the struggles of the common folk who have to clock in on time every day.

Oh well, I’ll just have to call Gina and take time off from work later.

“I’m hungry.” Having spent the night drinking only cold water, her stomach growled as soon as she woke up, reminding her of her hunger.

Nathaniel gently placed his palm on her forehead, checking for any signs of a fever. Once he confirmed that she was not running a temperature, he let out a sigh of relief.

As they sat down for breakfast, Christina couldn’t help but wonder if the chef had made it his mission. to use up every ingredient in the fridge. The table was laden with a vast assortment of dishes. It was a sumptuous feast more lavish than what would be served to a VIP.

“There isn’t a need to prepare so much food every time.” She then picked up a piece of pastry and ate

Nathaniel remained quiet and focused on serving her food. It gave him a sense of satisfaction as though feeding a delicate little animal.

After breakfast, Christina sat on the couch in the study and worked on her design drawing..

Meanwhile, Sebastian hurried back and forth from the office to Nathaniel’s study, delivering and retrieving documents multiple times.

As noon approached, Madison arrived with a stack of documents in tow.

she spotted Christina curled up in

to work because

“Mr. Hadley, I have

said.

her eyes shifted to Christina. It was an attempt to insinuate that it

she was well aware of the company’s confidential matters and the need to keep them away

hint, was uninterested in hearing about the confidential matters of the Hadley Corporation. Thus, she put her book down and got

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her wrist and pulled her back into his

his head slightly lowered, Nathaniel’s lips grazed her earlobe as he

“Sit here.”

grip around Christina’s waist, preventing her

fully trust her or is he confident that she wouldn’t understand our conversation?

concealing her emotions.

and clenched her teeth in frustration before speaking up. “Mr. Hadley, we spent over two months preparing for the contract with Orail Corporation.

solely focused on the company’s interests, devoid of

had canceled such an important meeting to accompany her. No wonder Madison glared at her

queen causing the downfall of a

“I don’t have anything to do. Why don’t you stick to

frigid stare and responded

time in her twenty-plus years of life, Christina realized how delicate she could be. “It’s just a little cold; I’m fine now. Look, I have a good appetite. I could take on a tiger!” she exclaimed, lifting her tiny arm to prove her point to Nathaniel.

as he gazed at

hair, making her feel like a small, adorable

found the scene before her to be distressing. She had been by Nathaniel’s side for four to five

that Nathaniel’s austere demeanor represented the entirety of his emotional range. It wasn’t until now that she realized how limited her

contrast, Christina could see the different facets of Nathaniel, unlocking a side of him that Madison had never witnessed

the afternoon meeting.” Nathaniel instructed.

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