Chapter 385 Hard Time
Nathaniel narrowed his eyes at her, signaling for her to continue.
“Even if they did follow me home from the supermarket, how could they be sure that I had anything. valuable on me? Let’s assume that their explanation was the truth. Their target still didn’t seem to be my valuables but was my necklace instead.”
Christina’s intuition was telling her that the two robbers were after her necklace.
The thought of what just happened made her feel anxious.
Nathaniel placed his hands on her and gently massaged her temples. “It’ll be fine. Don’t be scared. I’ll get to the bottom of this.”
The faint fragrance on him could instantly calm her mind.
By the time the car arrived at Scenic Garden Manor, Christina had fallen asleep.
Her petite figure was nestled in his arms like a child.
When they got out of the car, Nathaniel carried her into the house.
A sliver of morning sunlight streamed into the room.
When Christina woke up, she realized she had overslept.
She got up and briefly freshened up before heading out.
Rayne was organizing some information when Christina reached the office. Seeing the latter, Rayne trod over in her heels and reported that day’s work, “Old Mrs. Taggart had requested a custom-made gown a while ago. She called earlier and asked when you would be free to discuss the details.”
“Check my schedule to see when I would be free.” Christina entered her office.
“You only have free time today. At other time slots, the customers will come here to meet with you.”
Maggie Taggart had paid extra to be served at her residence.
“Send the time to my phone. You can go out and do your work if that’s all.”
working. Some trivial work needed to be done, and they
she instructed. the driver to wait for her at the main entrance.
an hour later, she arrived at
herself to the guard, who promptly opened the door.
her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some
of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an elegant
successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at gown for
Taggart. The honor is mine
name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain that Maggie
like them had a regular, trusted tailor
them.
sure that Maggie was
she wasn’t going to expose Maggie’s intention before the latter did.
out her measuring tape. “May I measure
a kind smile before gracefully getting to
Taggart, what are your style preferences and preferred
yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?”
allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday wear. Which occasion do you plan to attend
“I haven’t made up my mind yet.”
for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at the same time, observe her working attitude.
case, I’ll sketch three design drawings in those colors for you to assess
to see the designs today.
Christina’s answer, she turned to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for
“I’ll have to trouble you to prepare
study. Christina sat at a wooden
came in several times to request changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done with the sketches.
she was making things difficult for
of
of Christina’s serious demeanor, Madison was enraged.
be doing instead
be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to look
know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care about
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