Chapter 293 Crossed The Line

Christina felt her heart skip a beat. She grasped Sharon’s hand and exclaimed, Mom, what are you saying? You’ll always be young in my heart!

As she spoke, she leaned her head on Sharon’s shoulder.

Sharon massaged her daughter’s shoulder and tamped down the guilt in her chest. Sometime later, she uttered meaningfully. Take good care of that emerald pendant I gave you. It’s very important.”

Is it? Isn’t it just a piece of emerald jewelry?Christina asked while lifting the pendant around her neck for a closer look.

The pendant gleamed resplendently under the light. Anyone could tell that it was carved from the finest jade.

An inexplicable emotion flitted through Sharon’s gaze as she stared at the pendant. She repeated herself, Yes, it’s very important. It’s proof of your identity. You need it to trace your heritage. When you have your own child next time, pass it on to them.

And one day, when the pendant’s real owner returns for his possession, this will serve as the foundation for their

reunion.

Christina was puzzled by Sharon’s cryptic words. Trace my heritage?

She suddenly remembered Gideon’s words from the past.

What if I’m really not a child of the Steele family?

Mom, are you hiding something from me?questioned Christina curiously.

Sharon’s heart sank with dread. She hastily collected herself and feigned exhaustion. I’m tired. Help me to my room, would you?

Her acting was convincing enough. Christina dropped the topic and helped her mother to her room. She tucked a blanket around Sharon after the latter lay in bed.

Good night, Mom.

The next day, Christina spent a good amount of time dolling up for the fashion show.

slim calves, and she completed the outfit with a pair of white Doc Martens. It was elegant and cheeky at the same time,

she checked herself out in the mirror later,

time and realized it

Hadley Corporation’s CEO’s office.

business partners or in and out of meetings since the morning.

and turned toward his assistant. “Cancel the rest of my meetings tonight.”

he was poring over

them now.”

note. Cautiously, he said, “Mr. Hadley… I’m

frowned and shot his assistant

explained, “We went through a lot of trouble locking down a meeting with Arrow Corporation. It’ll be difficult to set something up if we postpone today’s meeting. The deadline for our contract renewal

of both corporations were busy men with demanding, near–inflexible schedules.

I clearly remember arranging

company, so Sebastian had

available today because he’s going on a month–long business trip to Horbah tomorrow. I didn’t

said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Hadley. That,

instructed flatly. “Get the materials ready.

soon.

Mr. Hadley,” replied Madison and Sebastian.

through the

answered the phone, and Christina’s sweet voice drifted

celebrities milling about the venue of the fashion show. She could not wait for the show to

globally renowned designers, but it would give her a decent amount of national exposure.

excitement deepened Nathaniel’s guilty. After a pause, he said. “I have a contract

response instantly doused her enthusiasm.

herself and uttering. That’s fine. Your work is important. You’re not a fan of these fashion shows, anyway. I’ll enjoy the show

at his absence, making it sound as

me when you end, then. I’ll send a driver to pick you up.”

won’t keep you on the line longer.

ended the

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