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 were particularly time-consuming to deal with.
Once she had organized the information, she instructed. the
arrived at the Taggart residence.
and introduced herself
to receive her, having
sight of Christina’s arrival, Maggie flashed an
young age. I’m fortunate to have you custom-make at gown for me.”
Taggart. The honor
portrait and family photo hanging on the wall,
them had a regular, trusted tailor
them.
that Maggie
going to expose Maggie’s intention before the latter did.
measuring tape. “May I measure your sizes, Old Mrs. Taggart?”
responded with a kind smile before gracefully getting
asked, “Old Mrs. Taggart, what are your style
violet, and plum. I haven’t decided which color I want yet. What do you suggest, Ms. Steele?” Maggie asked
“Dark blue allows one to look more steadfast, violet gives a more festive vibe, while plum
made up my mind
for Christina, wanting to assess how the latter would handle. the situation and, at the same time, observe her working attitude.
that case, I’ll sketch three design drawings in those colors for you to assess so you can decide which one
“But I want to see the designs today. Is that possible?”
a housekeeper, “Prepare the study for
“I’ll have to
a wooden desk, opened the design page on her
times to request changes to the designs, demanding amendments to be made each time Christina was
things difficult for her
of footsteps approaching rang
Christina’s serious demeanor, Madison was enraged. “Christina, can you carry
be doing instead
be doing?” Christina didn’t even
Don’t you know he’s still sick?” Despite not being in the company, Madison seemed to
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