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.

later, Rayne

Christina had finished eating, the client arrived.

getting to her feet and

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

held a portfolio of Christina’s past works in her hand, and an assistant stood

entered the room. Good morning. I’m

with frill sleeves that day, the low-cut design accentuating her long

to commission a gown

Christina heard that name, she knew that it was a fake moniker.

was either rich or influential. Well, I guess she doesn’t want to

like?” She promptly went

color. The pattern will be ink orchid

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

discussing the details with the assistant, Christina suddenly sensed someone staring at her. her

Lifting

and gentle. It was as though she was looking at her

Christina at being regarded with such a look from a stranger.

I know where you bought it?” Azure asked, her

her neck. “It’s from my mother, who said it’s a family heirloom. I’m not sure about it

had never scrutinized the carving on the pendant, so she felt that it was nothing special.

Wearing such emerald suits you

for the compliment.” Christina felt very much flattered.

strange. Instead of talking about clothing

I take your measurements?” Subsequently, she changed the

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

house calls. Alas, the client before her offered

charge a “reasonable” fee if

that thought, she relented, “Sure. I’ll

smile before leaving the conference

away, Christina turned to Rayne slightly. “Don’t you think that

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

mirth bubbled within Christina. Well, perhaps it was out of

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