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.”
computer and began working. Some trivial work needed to be
had organized the information, she instructed. the driver to wait
arrived at the Taggart
and introduced herself to the guard, who promptly opened
Maggie had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee
of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an elegant smile.
Steele, you’re indeed very successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate to
Old Mrs. Taggart. The honor is
happened to share the same last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain that Maggie was Madison’s grandmother.
regular, trusted tailor
them.
that
wasn’t going to expose Maggie’s
took out her measuring tape. “May I
responded with a kind smile before gracefully getting to
“Old Mrs. Taggart, what are your style preferences and
plum. I haven’t decided which color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?” Maggie
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, Old
haven’t made up my
deliberately making things difficult for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would
you to assess so you can decide which one you’re most
I want to see the designs today. Is that
waiting for Christina’s answer, she turned to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the
rude for her to decline, Christina uttered, “I’ll have to trouble you to prepare the study,
housekeeper cleaned up the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the design page on her
amendments to be made each time Christina was
making things difficult for her on
sound of footsteps approaching rang
demeanor, Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you carry out
be doing instead of drawing all
I be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother to
at all Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in
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