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.”

her computer and began working. Some trivial work needed to be done, and they

the information, she instructed. the

she arrived at the

the car and introduced herself to the guard,

noticed Maggie had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed a pot of coffee and served some snacks to

the sight of Christina’s arrival,

young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at

The honor is mine too.”

to share the same last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family

trusted tailor

them.

was sure that Maggie was targeting

she wasn’t going to expose Maggie’s intention before the

out her measuring tape. “May I measure

with a kind smile before gracefully

Christina took measurements, she asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what

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

in her notebook. “Dark blue allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum

haven’t made up my

things difficult for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at

assess so you can decide which one you’re most satisfied with,” Christina

I want to see the designs

answer, she turned to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for Ms. Steele to sketch her designs.”

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

sat at a wooden desk,

several times to request changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was almost done with the

making things difficult for her on

sound of footsteps approaching rang out.

demeanor, Madison was

doing instead

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

Despite not being in the company, Madison

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