Chapter 424 Different Species.

Standing by the full-length windows of a private room on the second floor was Nathaniel. His hands were in his pockets, and he stared at her with such intensity as if he was a devil in the abyss.

Christina felt a chill run down her spine.

At that moment, she felt like an unfortunate rabbit that was spotted by the hunter after escaping his trap. Serious consequences awaited her.

“Bailey. I’m going to the second floor.”

“What for?” asked Bailey quizzically.

“Look for yourself.” Christina jerked her chin in the direction of the room so her friend knew where to look.

Bailey got the shock of her life when she looked up and met Nathaniel’s fiery gaze. She felt as if her heart almost exploded. “I-I’ll go with you.”

The two braced themselves as if they were about to confront a fearsome enemy and made their way to the room on the second floor-its door was already open.

Other than Nathaniel, there was another tall figure sitting on the couch in the room.

It was Julian; he flashed Christina a polite smile.

Christina gave Julian a nod of acknowledgment and slowly walked over to Nathaniel like a little girl who had made a mistake, hanging her head and waiting to be scolded.

“So, you were working overtime here?” Nathaniel interrogated.

would, Bailey stepped forward and pulled Christina closer as if to protect the latter. “It’s not her fault. I was the one who brought her here. If you’re going to harm her,

baffled. Harm her? Just what

Bailey’s sleeve discreetly, hinting

her friend flashed her a look that seemed to say. “Don’t worry. I’m here.”

hips and snorted. “Did you bully her? She was in a bad mood and came to me for

as he studied Christina even

come to a bar with a friend to vent

thoughts to tell Nathaniel of her troubles, but Bailey had already

What makes you think you’re the only one

course, she

Christina’s lips twitched

never meant

called for the server “Ill get your most expensive set

right. Ill make the arrangements now,” responded the server

of premium whiskey, wine, and delectable dishes were laid out on the table until

her. “Why order so much alcohol? How are we going

“That’s

a different matter. I ordered it to maintain an impression,” Bailey declared proudly. As Christina’s

about to uncork it when a deep, rich

and a burgundy tie that added. a hint of

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