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.”

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

later, she arrived

the car and introduced herself to the guard, who promptly

entering the living room, she noticed Maggie had made the preparations to receive her, having brewed

of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an elegant smile.

very successful at such a young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at gown for me.”

Taggart. The

last name, but when she saw Madison’s portrait and family photo hanging on the wall, Christina was certain that Maggie

families like them had a regular, trusted tailor who would make custom-made outfits

them.

that Maggie

Maggie’s intention before the latter

out her measuring tape. “May I measure your sizes, Old Mrs. Taggart?”

a kind smile before gracefully getting to her

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

which color I want yet. What

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

“I haven’t made up my

latter

to assess so you can decide which one

I want to see

answer, she turned to instruct a housekeeper, “Prepare the

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

up the study. Christina sat at a wooden desk, opened the

request changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be made

was making things difficult for

sound of

sight of Christina’s serious demeanor, Madison was

should be doing instead of drawing

be doing?” Christina didn’t even bother

know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to care about Nathaniel more

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