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.

her fault. I was the one who brought her here. If you’re going to harm her, you should do it to me

half amused and half baffled. Harm her? Just

hinting at the latter to

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

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

as he studied

come to a bar with a friend to vent

tell Nathaniel of her troubles, but Bailey

so bossy. What makes you think you’re the only one who can come out

course, she can You can do whatever you want”

Christina’s lips twitched when she

meant that.

answer pleased Bailey, Grinning mischievously, she called for the server “Ill get your most

responded the server with a

laid out

amount of food before her. “Why order so much alcohol? How are we going to finish

“That’s

it to maintain an impression,” Bailey declared proudly. As Christina’s friend, the

Bailey picked the largest bottle of hard liquor and was about to uncork it when a deep, rich voice sounded. “Kids shouldn’t be drinking

burgundy tie that added. a hint of mysteriousness to him. His dark, solemn eyes were like an endless sea, leaving Bailey breathless when their gazes met.

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