Chapter 392 Someone Familiar
That night, Christina arrived on schedule. She sensed the mansion’s busy and boisterous vibe as soon
as she stepped out of the automobile. There, she noticed many elegantly dressed folks chatting with
wine sses in their hands among the loud music
Underneath the light. Christina saw a familiar face.
The other person spotted her, too, and they walked over. “It’s been a while, Christina”
“Ms. Tanner, you’re right. It’s been a long time.” Christina grinned while her eyes gleamed. They gave
one another a brief embrace before pulling away.
Gina scrutinized Christina. “I couldn’t even tell you were the same person-you look so different from
before!”
“The same goes for you. You have be more feminine and dignified.” They got engrossed in their
conversation, for they had not seen each other since Christina left Radiant Corporation.
Yerek suddenly appeared in a whitece shirt with a golden logo embroidered on it. He wore ck.
trousers, lengthening his figure’s curves and giving him a slick yet menacing appearance.
“You know each other?”
Realization dawned on Christina. “She’s the third partner?”
“Yes. Gina has changed her profession. She helps me a lot now that she is a nner.” Yerek exined.
Gina shared Christina’s astonishment. “Oh. Christina was the talented designer you described. Even
though I had my doubts initially, Ipletely agree with you now that I know it’s Christina.” She turned
and held out her hand to Christina. “I’m excited about our uing coboration!”
Christina shook Gina’s hand with a smile.
She had a lot of questions for Gina, so she suggested, “It’s been so long since we met. Can I talk to
you privately?”
Yerek knew it was his time to take his leave. “All right. I’ll excuse myself then.”
The women opened up more after the third party was gone. “Ms. Tanner, what’s your rtionship with
Yerek? Do you know what he is like?”
Christina was clearly hinting at something. She alluded to the information that Yerek’s reputation was
poor due to widespread discussion of his cruelty and ruthlessness.
Gina naturally grasped Christina’s underlying meaning. “Don’t overthink this, Christina. I changed jobs
a few years ago, so I believe in my judgment. I’d worked with multiple designers before Mr. Gibson
discovered my work, and since then, I’ve coborated with him multiple times.”
“Besides that?” Christina probed.
“Our rtionship is purely professional,” Gina stated.
The two shared a short conversation before Gina spotted an old friend of hers and left Christina’s side.
Hmm, it’s real, then. Gina is indeed only responsible for the nning. I heard many details about the
nning process from her just now, and they weren’t something ayperson coulde up with.
At this moment, Christina didn’t feel that the purpose of this coboration with Yerek was motiveless
just because someone she knew was involved. Rather, she felt like she was currently caught in a
conspiracy that she was in the dark about.
So why did Yerek involve a person I know in this? He went through a lot of trouble simply to work with
me, but I don’t think it is worth it at all. Perhaps I’ll have to delve further into this while on the job to
understand more.
Christina was ready to leave the event even though it hadn’t ended.
Yerek showed up and followed her to the entrance. “Let me send you back home.”
“You’re the host today. I don’t think it’s appropriate for you to leave halfway through the event. It’s okay.
I’ll return home by myself,” Christina rebuffed him.
The duo noticed a ck Maybach when they stepped out of the door.
Surprise shed across Christina’s eyes as she immediately recognized the car owner. “I don’t need
you to take me home. My husband has arrived to pick me up.”
“Okay. I’ll talk with you about the specifics of the coboration tomorrow at work.”
Christina’s eyes were frosty when she replied, “Sure.”
The driver opened the car door for her and shut the door after she entered the car.
Yerek abruptly felt a pointed, probing gaze on him through the dark car window. As he watched the car
leave his line of sight, his eyes darkened.
On the way back, Nathaniel turned his head to look at Christina’s attire. She wore a short dress with
thin straps, emphasizing her cuteness and vivacity. She pulled her hair back into a loose ponytail and
tied a pink ribbon around it. Thanks to her perfect side profile, Christina appeared to be a princess who
had just stepped out of a fairytale.
Christina’s heart had been pounding since she entered the car.
I didn’t inform Nathaniel about tonight’s schedule. Did hee because he was mad?
Christina was considering what to say when Nathaniel’s deep, velvety voice called out to her from the
side, “Are you hungry?”
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“Yes.” Christina had gone to the event right after she finished work, so she didn’t have time for dinner.
“Would you prefer to eat at home, or should we go out to eat?” Nathaniel asked.
“Let’s have a meal at home. I’m exhausted.”
When Nathaniel heard this, he pulled Christina into his embrace. “Rest up if you’re tired.”
Christina was shocked by his reaction. He’s not angry?
She was too tired to think any further. Instead, Christina snuggled against Nathaniel and breathed in his
body’s soothing, woodsy aroma. After that, she fell asleep.
They had already arrived at Scenic Garden Manor when Christina came to.
The couple stepped into the living room, only to be greeted by the pleasant smell of a delicious meal.
Right then. Christina’s stomach growled with hunger.
As she turned to face Nathaniel, her face took on a reddish hue. “I had a bit of food carlier at the event
but I think I’m still peckish.”
“Come on. Let’s get you something to eat.”
The couple took their seats at the dining table. Christina had no qualms about showing her true self
before Nathaniel. She started stuffing food down her throat.
Soon, her mouth was full of food. It puffed up her cheeks, making her look like a smug hamster.
“Are you sure you want to work with him?” Nathaniel spoke abruptly.
There was no reason for Christina to keep the truth from Nathaniel. “Yes. Tomorrow, I’ll review the
contract. I’ll sign it if everything goes as nned.”
If she wanted to delve deep into Yerek’s motive for approaching her, Christina had to drop her guard
and give the man a chance to reveal his true intention.
Christina hastily stood up after setting down her fork as though she was worried Nathaniel might stop
her from carrying out her n. “I’m done eating. Enjoy your meal!”
Nathaniel watched her walk away briskly, feeling like he was being left out on purpose.
Does she think I’m just going to sit by and watch while she goes ahead with her n? I have ways to
solve this, even if she doesn’t want to listen to what I have to say.
While Nathaniel stayed up until midnight for work, Christina slept soundly. Because he didn’t want to
wake her up, he didn’t go back to the bedroom.
The woman descended the stairs the following day, only to be met with an assortment of antiques
disyed in the living room. At the same time, Raymond and the housekeepers were carefully wiping
these antiques clean.
“What’s the asion? Why did you guys put these items on the floor?” Christina questioned curiously.
“Mrs. Hadley, we repeat this routine every half a year,” Raymond said.
“Oh? But I’ve never seen you guys do this before though?” Christina was confused. She had never
seen them handling these antiques so extravagantly.
Raymond chuckled without replying to Christina. He instructed the housekeepers, “Please be careful!
Do not scratch or break Mr. Hadley’s antiques. They are costly!”
The housekeepers gave a serious nod. Evidently, they would take additional care around these
antiques. because, should they identally damage them, there was no way they could find the money
forpensation.