Chapter 618 The Weight Of A Promise


    The soundproofing in the study was excellent, making it difficult for Christina to hear clearly. Seeing no


    one around, she discreetly opened the study door just a crack.


    “I had people investigate the ident from back then. Although Nigel neatly tied up all loose ends,


    there are still many suspicious leads upon closer inspection. After I established myself and relied on


    the connections my father had built, I developed Gibson Corporation. At that time, Nigel repeatedly


    expressed his desire to join mypany in order to gain some work experience.“


    Timothy’s voice continued, “Christina’s mother had always been gentle, but she was particrly firm on


    this matter. She didn’t agree to let Nigel work at Gibson Corporation. Later, my mother had some


    comints about her because of this, and Nigel’s family also didn’t like her. The only time Nigel and his


    wife were good to Christina’s mother was two days before the ident.”


    Regret and anger welled up in Timothy’s eyes, and the veins on his forehead bulged as if he was trying


    to suppress some emotions.


    “It wasn’t until recently that I realized why they changed their attitudes so quickly. They knew deep


    down that something would happen to me and Christina’s mother. Nigel, as my younger brother, could


    then rightfully take over the entire Gibson Corporation. However, he miscalcted as I didn’t die-I


    became disabled instead! If it weren’t for Christina… I might have be a disabled and worthless


    person for the rest of my life.”


    Then, Timothy turned to Nathaniel. Im not telling you all this today to gain your sympathy or help. When


    Christina takes over Gibson Corporation, her situation will be very dangerous. I hope to obtain a


    promise from you. Nathaniel, you must promise me that no matter what happens in the future, you will


    never abandon Christina or harm her in any way!”


    Timothy’s voice carried a hint of ruthlessness, and Nathaniel sensed that if he couldn’t give a clear


    answer, Timothy wouldn’t let him leave Rose Gardens safely.


    When it came to Christina, Nathaniel never held back his true feelings in front of others.


    “Mr. Gibson, rest assured that Christina is the only love of my life. She is more important to me than my


    own life. Even you cannot harm her in the slightest. In fact, the entire Hadley family will back her up.”


    Finally, Timothy’s face cleared up. “I do trust your character. Christina doesn’t have much experience in


    taking over thepany, so please guide her whenever you have the time.”


    Nathaniel smiled slightly. “She is smarter than you imagine.”


    “Good, then I can rest assured.” Timothy chuckled. His gaze swept past Nathaniel to the person hiding


    behind the door. “Come in. Don’t eavesdrop outside.”


    Christina hesitated for a moment, then awkwardly pushed open the door. “Um… I wasn’t intentionally


    eavesdropping on your conversation.”


    Timothy smiled knowingly. “I promised you that I wouldn’t do anything to Mr. Hadley, yet you still don’t


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    trust me?”


    Christina blushed and nced at Nathaniel, who was teasingly looking at her. She quickly averted her


    gaze and exined, “I wasn’t worried about him. I just ate too much earlier and wanted to walk around


    so that I


    can burn off some calories.”


    Timothy didn’t make things difficult for Christina. “I’m actually a bit tired. There’s a garden at the back of


    Rose Gardens. Let Mr. Hadley apany you for a walk. If you like, you can also stay here tonight.”


    Nathaniel said, “Then we won’t disturb your rest. We have a ce to stay, and it would be inconvenient


    to stay here at Rose Gardens. Please excuse us.”


    Timothy wasn’t angry for he had already anticipated this. “It’s fine. It’s best that you have your own


    arrangements. Since it’s still early, you can go and explore the back gardens. The scenery there is


    beautiful, and you’ll like it.”


    Nathaniel took Christina’s hand and they left the study. Walking side by side intimately, they headed for


    the back gardens.


    Timothy sat by the floor-to-ceiling window in the study, watching the two figures glued to each other. He


    eximed with a sigh, “Jasper, it seems Christina didn’t marry the wrong person. Nathaniel will be her


    greatest ally in this lifetime.”


    Jasper replied, “Yes. If Mrs. Gibson knew that Ms. Christina has found such a good man, she would


    surely be delighted.”


    Timothy’s gaze suddenly became distant. “In order to protect Christina’s happiness, I should do


    something meaningful for her as her father.”


    Jasper looked up at Timothy in astonishment and then lowered his gaze. “Are you nning to take


    action


    now?”


    Arge plum blossom forest was grown at the back of Rose Gardens. A winding bridge traversed


    through it, and the warm yellow light illuminated the path ahead. In the midst of the chilly breeze


    beneath the night sky, a sense of destion permeated the air.


    Christina gazed at the plum blossoms before her, and a few fragments of memories shed through


    her mind. “These are my mother’s favorite plum blossoms. I vaguely remember that she would always


    pick a few branches of them and put them in a vase in the room. But I was mischievous and would


    always mess up the flowers she carefully arranged. She never scolded me for it though.”


    Nathaniel reached up and brushed away the plum blossom petals that had fallen on her head. “Your


    mother must have been a gentle and beautiful woman.”


    A trace of pride flickered in Christina’s eyes. “Of course she was. People in the Gibson family always


    say that I resemble her.”


    Nathaniel gently and patiently reassured her, “Yeah, you’re also gentle and beautiful, my wife.”


    “Nathaniel, you’re bing more and more skilled at flirting.” Christina blushed and yfully changed


    the subject. “I feel a bit uneasy. My father’s words just now seemed like he was entrusting us with


    something.


    “Don’t overthink it. I won’t let anything happen to him,” Nathaniel promised. “I won’t allow anything that


    upsets you to happen. Let’s follow your father’s suggestion and enjoy the scenery. Let’s not discuss


    those unhappy topics anymore. Just rx as you’ll probably be busier after tonight.”


    Christina smiled in relief. “You’re right. I can’t waste this rare and beautiful sight. I think I hear the sound


    of water. Will you apany me to check it out?”


    Nathaniel apanied Christina as they explored the entire back part of the estate. Then, they bid


    farewell to Timothy and left Rose Gardens, returning to their hotel to rest.


    Before falling asleep, Christina received a phone call from Sheridan. She nced in the direction of the


    bathroom and walked out of the bedroom with her phone in hand.


    Sheridan’s voice was warm andforting as always. “Christina, I heard that you’ve returned to


    Hallsbay. When will you have time to meet? Let’s catch up.”


    Considering his current private rtionship with Yerck, Christina nned to meet Sheridan and discuss


    the acquisition of his shares in Gibson Corporation after examining thepany’s ounts.


    “I’m sorry, I have too many things going ontely. I can’t find time to meet with you.”


    “It’s okay. The Gibson family has gone through such a big upheaval, and you’ve just returned to take


    over. There are indeed many things to handle.”


    Sheridan smiled, feigning how much he cared.


    “Christina, during the time you were away from Hallsbay, I actually missed you quite a bit.”