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 particularly time-consuming to
organized the information, she instructed. the driver to
arrived at the Taggart residence.
out of the car and introduced herself to the guard, who
had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee
the sight of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an elegant smile.
you’re indeed very successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate
Old Mrs. Taggart. The
name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain that Maggie was
like them had a regular, trusted tailor who would
them.
sure that Maggie
going to expose Maggie’s intention
tape. “May I measure your sizes,
responded with a kind smile before
Christina took measurements, she asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are
color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?” Maggie asked her in return.
look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while
“I haven’t made
wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation
for you to assess so
to see the designs
a housekeeper, “Prepare the
it was rude for her to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have to
at a wooden desk, opened
amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done with
difficult for
while, the sound of footsteps
demeanor, Madison was enraged. “Christina, can
should be doing instead of
doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to look
Mr. Hadley’s health at all Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed
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