Chapter 421 Azure Lazuli

The housekeeper served Christina a bowl of hot soup

“What is this Christins & brows were knitted together as she regarded the inky-black soup in front of her in aversio

“Mrs Hadley specially sent this over for your negishment Youll feel better after drinking it, and you might even be able to give Mr. Hadley a baby soon. My Christina” the housekeeper replied, grinning

from ea to rai

Immediately. Christina’s face flushed bright red. For my nourishment? More like prepping me for prepmency?

“I don’t want to drink this Give me something else she declined

A conflicted look showed on the housekeeper’s face Trm afraid that isn’t possible. Mr. Hadley has drunk a bowl, and this is yours. Mrs. Hadley gave the orders to watch you finish it. Why don’t you play along since she means well. Ms Christina?”

At that, Christina heaved a sigh. “Leave it here, then Make me a bowl of oatmeal, please.”

Acquiescing smilingly, the housekeeper whirled around and went into the kitchen.

The moment she left. Christina hastily slid the concoction before her over to Nathaniel with light movements. “Drink it for me.”

Nathaniel threw her a sidelong glance. “It’s not bitter. Try it.”

I feel sick from the smell alone, yet he’s claiming that it isn’t bitter? What a blatant lie!

Christina gazed at him with teary eyes like a lost lamb seeking help. “I’ll throw up after drinking it since it’s so bitter”

Nathaniel went silent.

“Pretty please?”

That whiny voice rendered the man defenseless.

Since he did not turn her down, Christina quickly took off after bidding him farewell.

As soon as Christina stepped into the office, Rayne hurried over. “You’ve got an appointment with a premier VIP today, and it’s almost time, Christina. Do make the necessary preparations.”

“Okay. Buy me some breakfast, please.” While saying that, Christina walked into the office.

moment later, Rayne returned with

when Christina had finished eating, the client arrived.

herself up before getting to her feet and going to meet the client.

conference room sat an elderly lady in a gown with her hair combed neatly and a

held a portfolio of Christina’s past works in her

the room. Good morning. I’m the designer, Christina Steele”

sleeves that day, the low-cut design accentuating her long and slender neck. Her fair and exquisite

This is Mrs Azure Lazuli. She would like to commission a gown for her seventieth birthday,” the assistant beside the

Christina heard that name, she knew that

woman was either rich or influential. Well,

you like?” She promptly went into

or any plain color. The pattern will be ink orchid

a calm gaze on Christina, her eyes fixed on the emerald necklace

someone staring

Lifting

latter’s eyes was kind and gentle. It was as though she was looking at her own child.

being regarded with such a look

necklace is really unique, Ms. Steele. May I know where you bought it?” Azure asked, her raspy voice carrying

mother, who said it’s a family heirloom.

scrutinized the carving on the

Ms. Steele. Wearing such emerald suits you perfectly,” Azure remarked, her voice soft and composed.

Christina felt very much

of talking about

Subsequently, she changed the

and make a house call for that. I hope to see your draft design

on making house calls. Alas, the client before her

to charge a “reasonable” fee if I were to personally

thought, she relented, “Sure.

flashed her a smile before leaving the conference room

slightly. “Don’t you think that Mrs. Lazuli seemed to be looking at me strangely

demure with looks favored by the elderly, so it’s only natural that she eyeballed you.” Rayne

bubbled within Christina. Well, perhaps it was out of curiosity that

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