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.”

trivial work needed to be done, and they were

organized the information, she instructed. the driver to wait for

later, she arrived at the Taggart residence.

of the car and introduced herself to the guard, who promptly

Maggie had made the preparations to receive her,

the sight of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an

a young age.

Old Mrs. Taggart. The honor

happened to share the same last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was

trusted tailor who would make custom-made

them.

sure that

expose Maggie’s

her measuring tape. “May I measure your sizes, Old

a kind smile before gracefully getting

“Old Mrs. Taggart, what

color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?” Maggie asked

silently noted the measurements and jotted the numbers down in her notebook. “Dark blue allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for

grinned. “I haven’t made up

Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would

you to assess so you can decide which

indifferently, “But I want to see the designs today. Is that

a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for Ms. Steele to

decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have to trouble you to prepare the

cleaned up the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the design page on her tablet, and started working.

the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done with

was making things difficult for her on purpose.

sound of footsteps approaching rang

serious demeanor, Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you

instead of

be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to look up

know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care about Nathaniel more than anyone

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