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.”

work needed to be done, and they were particularly

she had organized the information, she instructed. the driver to wait for her at the

hour later, she arrived at the Taggart residence.

herself to the guard, who promptly opened the door.

the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some snacks to await her.

Christina’s arrival,

at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you

The honor is mine too.”

thought they just happened to share the same last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and

like them had a regular, trusted tailor who

them.

that Maggie was targeting her.

to expose Maggie’s intention

out her measuring tape. “May I measure

smile before gracefully getting to

Mrs. Taggart, what are your style preferences and

haven’t decided which color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?” Maggie asked

violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum is suitable for everyday wear. Which occasion do you plan to attend with this gown, Old

grinned. “I haven’t made up

assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at

case, I’ll sketch three design drawings in those colors for you to assess so you can decide which one

see the

housekeeper, “Prepare the

rude for her to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have to

a wooden desk,

came in several times to request changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be

she was making things difficult for her on

a while, the sound of footsteps approaching rang out.

serious demeanor, Madison was

doing instead

be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to

Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care about Nathaniel more

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