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.

sour note that morning, but

she blinked at him innocently like a child who had done something wrong. She looked so adorable that Nathaniel couldn’t help forgiving her no matter

did.

for us. Shall we eat together?” she asked softly like a kitten that had

its nap.

The gloom in Nathaniel’s eyes

to the coffee table. Suddenly, she frowned and asked, “Nathaniel, why

office

reply. His expression stiffened. He wasn’t

She unpacked her lunchbox and smiled, for him to join her. “Come, let’s

holding aside and went to join her

gesturing

black vest and crisp white shirt that showcased his muscular body. Christina’s gaze instinctively gravitated toward his sculpted muscles,

pace.

and began eating in an elegant

into preparing the simple,

tonight? I’ll go pick you up,” he

the scene of him shrugging out of his suit jacket, so her cheeks were still crimson. “I… have to meet a

Okay.

lunch, Christina settled on the couch

arm around her slender waist and pulled her into his arms. His hot breath fanned her nape as he asked. “Should we watch a movie tonight?”

tired?” Christina blinked adorably, pleasantly surprised.

quality time together. However, Nathaniel’s identity and demanding work schedule made it difficult for them to do so. By the time

cinema.

had stopped making

lazily, “I’m not tired.

gently brushed against her neck, causing her to recoil instinctively like a frightened kitten. “Okay, let’s make it

nape spread all over her

neck and nibbled on her

devour her whole.

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 office.

rest of the afternoon holed up in the tailor room, focusing on her designs. As evening approached, Rayne delivered

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