Chapter 297 Watch A Movie

Julia beamed and nodded eagerly. Remember to drink it while it’s still hot, I’ll head back now.

Nathaniel glanced at the thermos flask in front of him and picked it up. At once, the strong scent of traditional medicine hit his nostrils.

His allergic reaction caused by misogyny was a vulnerability, a weakness he had to keep hidden. If news of his condition were to spread, it would pose a significant threat to him.

He downed the herbal concoction in one go.

The elevator doors slid open.

Christina was heading to the office with the lunchbox when she ran into Jewel, who had just come out of Madison’s office.

They couldn’t stand the sight of each other.

Christina stared straight ahead, refusing to look at Jewell

When they walked past each other, Jewel couldn’t stop herself from grabbing Christina’s hand. She cast a contemptuous look at the lunchbox and sneered, Do you think you’re a fivestar chef? How dare you cook for Nathaniel?

Her voice was dripping with sarcasm.

Christina swiftly pulled back her hand, knowing that the more Jewel grew furious, the calmer she needed to be. Nathaniel adores my cooking. He always polishes off the dishes I prepare for him.”

Jewel finally grasped the unsettling sensation of witnessing someone speak with the utmost provocation in the calmest demeanor. Christina might appear gentle on the surface, but beneath her façade lay a person armed with sharp thorns.

Her eyes nearly popped out of her sockets as she flushed in anger. Stop acting all smug. When Nathaniel gets better, he’ll discard you and get a better, prettier, and more efficient wife!

Christina didn’t understand what she meant. She couldn’t comprehend the meaning behind Jewel’s cryptic statement. Nathaniel had always been in good health, or so she believed. Why was Jewel insinuating. otherwise? Her words seemed like nonsensical ramblings to Christina.

Has she lost her mind after I angered her?

Jewel tamped down the urge to reveal the truth and turned around, fleeing the scene.

Christina ignored her words and walked into Nathaniel’s office.

The office was spacious and brightly lit, with the air conditioner running constantly. However, the pungent aroma of the traditional medicine still lingered in the air.

morning, but after she calmed down, she realized Nathaniel must’ve gotten upset

she blinked at him innocently like a child who had done something wrong. She looked so adorable that Nathaniel couldn’t help forgiving her

did.

Shall we eat together?” she asked softly like a kitten that

its nap.

The gloom in Nathaniel’s eyes faded away

frowned and asked, “Nathaniel, why

office

Nathaniel’s reply. His expression stiffened. He wasn’t good at

see.” Christina was oblivious to his strange reaction. She unpacked her lunchbox and smiled, for him to join

he was holding aside and went to join her at

gesturing

that showcased his muscular body. Christina’s gaze instinctively gravitated toward his

pace.

and began eating in an

The love and care she had put into

get off work tonight? I’ll go pick you

so her cheeks were still crimson. “I… have to meet a client at eight

Okay.

settled

his arm around her slender waist and pulled her into his arms. His hot

tired?” Christina blinked

the past, she had often suggested going on a movie date or spending quality time together. However, Nathaniel’s identity and demanding work schedule made it difficult for them to do so. By the time he could finally leave the office, it was usually past ten at night, making it impractical to catch a movie

cinema.

Christina had stopped making

kiss at the back of her earlobe and drawled lazily, “I’m not tired.

her to recoil instinctively like a frightened kitten. “Okay, let’s make it at nine–thirty. You can choose the movie…” she trailed off, her voice getting softer.

sensation on her nape spread all over

her neck and nibbled on her neck as though

devour her whole.

was forced by Nathaniel to take an afternoon nap in his office. She only got to return to her studio late

better after making the trip to Nathaniel’s

up in the tailor room, focusing on her designs. As evening approached, Rayne delivered unexpected news–the client had

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