Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

At the Turner Corporation, Joseph and Christina had just stepped into the private elevator when Joseph's phone rang. The elevator door closed, and the signal was lost, the ringing stopping almost immediately.

Christina held Joseph's wrist and tidied his curly hair as she stood next to him in her high heels. Christina looked up and said, "Call back later.” She didn't even ask who had called.

Joseph smiled warmly and beautifully at Christina's trust in him. "You didn't even ask who called me, and you're not worried at all.” Christina smiled back and said confidently, "You won't like anyone other than me, right?" "Ms. Yamin, | like your confidence.” Joseph couldn't help but lower his head and peck the corner of Christina's mouth carefully.

After they kissed, the elevator doors opened. The two of them straightened their clothes and came out seriously as if the flirtation in the elevator just now was nothing. Joseph followed Christina to the office.

Christina took off her jacket and helped Joseph take his jacket off as well. She hung both their jackets on the coat hanger and sat down. Joseph sat on the edge of the table and played with Christina's hair with one hand.

He returned the call, and the person on the other end of the line said something. The corners of Joseph's mouth curled up, and he simply instructed, "Protect her well." The call ended, and Christina guessed, "The call was from the bodyguard protecting Leia." Joseph's lips curled into a smile. His fingers were still curled around Christina's curly hair as he asked gently, "Guess what he said." Christina had no answer to this question and honestly shook her head. "I don't know." "Chris and Leia are already dating. The two of them kissed last night and did the same this morning.” Joseph smiled as he watched Christina's reaction.

Hearing this, Christina's calm face revealed a trace of surprise. A few seconds later, Christina asked, "The two of them are in a secret relationship?" If it wasn't a secret relationship, Christina couldn't think of a good reason why she wasn't aware of this. She was sure that her mother didn't know. Otherwise, her mother would have called to give her the good news.

Both Joseph and Christina had the same thoughts. Joseph had always felt that Christina was brilliant and could always analyze and make judgments quickly. "I think so. Leia probably wanted to try things out with Chris first, so she suggested they keep it a secret. There's nothing wrong with that. Don't worry, Leia will like Chris" kindness, straightforwardness, and innocence.

Christina nodded in agreement and respected Leia's idea. "Then we'll pretend that we don't know. We won't ask or disturb them.

It's indeed inappropriate for my mother to know about it since they've just gotten together. My mother will directly charge over there. If we're too enthusiastic, it will backfire. I'm not sure if Leia would like this kind of enthusiasm. Let's wait for a while.

"I'l tell Mom another day. There's no hurry. Chris has to learn to maintain his relationship on his own." ‘Marriage would last a lifetime, so no one else could help. Even if others helped at the beginning, Chris would still have to figure out how to maintain his relationship on his own." Joseph thought. They could help with some things, but not others.

That night, after working overtime, Chris went straight to Yamin Group. Many employees had already left, and there were only a few people in the main lobby. Chris did not get out of the car, afraid he would be too conspicuous.

The car was parked in a parking lot. Chris sent a message to Leia, telling her which parking space he was in and what color his car was.

Little did he know Leia had already memorized his car's license plate number.

About ten minutes later, the door of the front passenger seat was opened. Leia was not wearing a mask and openly got into Chris’ car.

at the company. "Afraid of what? Being found out? We don't have to hide it deliberately.” Leia felt that otherwise, this would be too unfair to Chris. This was the decision Leia had made after speaking with Quinn this

intentionally hide it either. If their relationship happened to be found out, they wouldn't deny it. Chris wasn't

"What do you want to eat?" Leia answered, "This is your area. You decide and I'll go with you." Chris liked Leia's way of speaking

you to eat some specialty dishes," Chris

incident where Chris had cut off other cars to enter the lane. Leia turned and reminded Chris, "There are a lot of cars at night. Don't cut into other lanes." "What?" Chris asked, wondering how his girlfriend had known about

was a little awkward. Chris rubbed his nose with one hand to ease the awkwardness. Chris did not expect his bad habit to be known by the woman beside him. "I only have this bad habit. As well as maybe smoking a few cigarettes occasionally. | don't even smoke a pack a month. Can | call you Leia?" Leia answered, "Sure, you can call me whatever you want. It's not safe to cut into other lanes. Safety first when driving." Chris nodded and listened.

to the hotel took them an hour and fifteen minutes. This was the most regulated drive

laugh a few times, and Leia felt she had not chosen the wrong person or made the wrong decision. Leia even felt

waited for Leia. He did not help her to open her door. After Leia got out of the car, she walked around the back of the car and to Chris'

Chris’ heart was racing and he was extremely

wanted to eat. Chris added a few more dishes, and after they finished ordering, Leia handed the menu to

chatted about some things that had happened in the hospital today and talked about Kimble's ex-girlfriend asking Kimble for some breakup fees, as

someone who spends all his monthly salary, and

thoughts from Chris. "I think this girl has more than one boyfriend." "You're right.

could say anything, the door was suddenly pushed open. Frank leaned lazily against the door and glanced around the private room. Frank stared at Chris with a faint smile and a teasing look in his eyes. "Having a date? What a coincidence, I'm having a date with Ava here too." Frank

Frank what kind of date he was having with Ava, considering they'd already

caused Frank to

her head out from behind Frank and looked at the scene in front of

disturb their date. She guessed that they had just gotten together

we can't turn you down." Ava and Chris were

turned around and looked at Frank in confusion. Frank smiled and pulled Ava to sit down, leaning lazily against the back of the chair. "It's rare to meet you. Let's have a short chat.” Chris frowned and glared at Frank. Chris’ gaze was completely unwelcoming and was a signal for Frank to leave. However, Frank seemed to be blind, sitting there with no intention of leaving.

like it was so difficult for him to just

eaten so it was no longer considered dinner.

to Ava. Ava waved her hand and said politely, "Leia, we've eaten already." Chris glanced at Frank coldly, indicating that he could leave after eating. Frank smiled and said, "Take care of the girls while they eat. Don't stuff your face.”