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.”
switched on her computer and began working. Some trivial work needed to be done, and they were
actions were relatively quick. Once she had organized the information, she instructed. the driver to wait for her at the
an hour later, she arrived at
the car and introduced herself to the guard, who promptly opened the
noticed Maggie had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed a
arrival, Maggie flashed an
you’re indeed very successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at gown for me.”
Taggart. The honor is
the same last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was
them had a regular, trusted tailor
them.
that Maggie was targeting her.
wasn’t going to expose Maggie’s intention before the
I measure your
kind smile before gracefully getting to her
Taggart, what are
which color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?”
her notebook. “Dark blue 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 with this gown,
made
to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at the same time, observe
assess so you can decide which one you’re most satisfied with,”
see the designs
instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study
it was rude for her to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll
a wooden desk, opened the design page on her
demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done
making things difficult for
the sound of footsteps approaching
sight of Christina’s serious demeanor, Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you carry out the tasks
doing instead of drawing all
should I be doing?” Christina didn’t
he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care about Nathaniel more
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