Chapter683Fate AlwaysBringsEnemiesTogether
Marital crisis…
Nathaniel was very much perturbed by those two words.
He had been worried sick the whole ofst night, his utmost concern being Christina’s health and
thoughts.
While he was not a person easily controlled by his emotions, all hisposure shattered before her.
Her words cut far deeper than her indifferent attitude.
Nathaniel’s nerves, which had been stretched taut for the entire night, finally snapped at that moment.
“Listen to what I’ve got to say first before deciding whether there’s a need tomunicate about the
marital issues between us, Christina.” No longer in the presence of mind to bother about the fact that
they were in public, he frantically grasped her wrist and started to exin things.
A frownmarred Christina’s countenance as she stared at her wrist, which had gone red from the force
of the man’s grip. “You’re hurting me.”
Immediately, Nathaniel loosened his grip. He held her hand up and examined it meticulously.
Distinct marks marred Christina’s fair wrist, evidence of the force of his grip earlier.
Guilt and anguish flooded Nathaniel. In’a humble tone, he murmured, “I’m sorry. This is on me. I’ll have
the doctore and check you over.”
Christina’s skin was delicate in the first ce. After sheter married Nathaniel, she had people taking
care of her basic needs though her days were not too peaceful. Consequently, she became even more
fragile.
On top of that, Nathaniel had been treating her like breakable ss since she was confirmed to be
pregnant.
Surprisingly, Christina did not withdraw her hand but left it in the man’s hold.
“Let’s take this to a quiet ce.”
“Okay. Let’s go to the café on the top floor. There’s heating there, and it’s essible via the elevator
here. You won’t be exposed to the wind.”
“Whatever you say.”
There was another half an hour before the business conference began. The coboration between.
Christina and Nathaniel had been decided in advance. Considering the fame of the Hadley family,
manypanies rushed over to seek a coboration without the couple having to make the first move.
In fact, it would be no exaggeration to say that they were all targeting Nathaniel.
For that reason, Nathaniel and Christina were “besieged” by several waves of people as they weaved
through the crowd to head toward the elevator nearby.
The walk would have only taken a few minutes, but it took them almost ten minutes to close the
distance.
Nathaniel shielded Christina in the circle of his arms, preventing those around them from identally
knocking into her and the child in her belly.
At longst, they managed to get into the elevator. They went straight to the café on the top floor. No
sooner had they taken a seat than someone inconsiderate came over to disrupt them.
“Oh, isn’t this Mr. Hadley? What a coincidence! I didn’t expect to bump into you on a whimsical desire
for a cup of coffee. My trip here hasn’t been in vain, then.”
With an arm wrapped around a shapely woman, Winston walked over to Nathaniel while grinning from
ear to ear.
Christina lifted her head and nced at the woman, vaguely recognizing her as a rtively renowned
model who once modeled her brand.
Her deep impression of the model was not due to her professional capabilities or astounding figure and
looks. Instead, it was because the woman threw her weight around on the day of the fashion show and
demanded to be the final model, threatening a strike otherwise.
Each segment of a fashion show was carefully nned in advance, and an issue with any part would
lead to the event flopping.
Christina loathed people who made trouble at the critical juncture. As soon as she learned that a model
threatened to go on strike, she had a recement found.
That opening show ended up incredibly sessful, and the model who went on strike lost an
opportunity that would have propelled her to fame.
Thereafter, the model made various insinuations against Christina’s studio on the inte.
Unfortunately, her influence was limited at that time, and attention to that issue faded quickly before
she received any response from Christina. In the end, things remained unresolved.
At that unexpected meeting then, Christina could not helpmenting inwardly. What a small world! And
sure enough, fate always brings enemies together!
Nheless, another realization inadvertently dawned upon her.
Since Winston now has some other woman by his side, that means Emilia has fallen out of favor. Well,
well, well… I’m actually pretty interested to know her current situation now that she has lost the
Labarge brothers‘ protection!
At the same time, Xylie Nichols was also studying Christina. Since thetter was the one who ruined
her future, she recognized her in no time.
“It’s you-”
Before she had finished speaking, Winston, who stood beside her, yanked her over and introduced.
Christina enthusiastically.
“This is Mr. Hadley’s wife.”
Christina–is–Nathaniel’s wife?
Xylie was so shocked that words eluded her. Needless to say, she went green with envy.
At her extended silence, embarrassment swamped Winston. He chastised in displeasure, “Why are you
spacing out? Go ahead and greet them!”
Sensing that the man was angry, Xylie hurriedly tried to salvage things. She put on a gracious smile.
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Hadley. I’m Xylie Nichols, Mr. Labarge’s girlfriend.” Subsequently, she shifted her
gaze to Christina. A long moment passed before she managed to eke out a few words in a much more
detached tone. “Mrs. Hadley.”
Then, silence reigned. Christina said nothing either, not even bothering to sh the woman a smile. At
once, the atmosphere went cold.
Xylie’s ipetence at that critical juncture infuriated Winston to no end.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.
She was the most observant among his many femalepanions. That was why he chose to attend
the international business conference with her. It was so she could help him secure coborations.
Indeed, she did not disappoint him. She performed outstandingly after boarding the ship and helped
him clinch a few big projects.
However, something went wrong that day in the face of a business partner he wanted to ingratiate
himself to, Nathaniel.
Anyone who was acquainted with Nathaniel knew that he loved his wife greatly. Therefore, it would be
far wiser to spend some time winning Christina over instead of attempting the same with Nathaniel D
As long as Christina made a request, Nathaniel would definitely agree without an ounce of hesitation.
At that turn of events, Winston promptly tried to smooth things over. “Xylie is rather timid with strangers,
and she isn’t all that articte. Please don’t take offense at her, Mrs. Hadley.”
It went without saying that Christina could not bring herself to be amicable toward the culprit who once
plotted against her parents. Moreover, the man clearly had something to ask of Nathaniel. Thus, she
was all the more fearless.
“Really? Back when Ms. Nichols made demands during my fashion show, I found her eloquent and
crafty, not at all like what you im, Mr. Labarge,” Christina countered mildly.
Winston’s expression changed imperceptibly. He realized that there was bad blood between Christina
and Xylie.
Christina then quipped, “Perhaps she became docile after meeting you, Mr. Labarge.” D
This time, Xylie was mortified. She knew that the woman was deliberately making things difficult for her,
but with Nathaniel and Winston present, she could not snap back at Christina as she did back then.
“I think there’s some misunderstanding between us, Mrs. Hadley. I don’t mind apologizing to you,” Xylie
interjected, casting her ego aside.
s, Christina waved a dismissive hand nonchntly, a sneer curving her lips.
“No, it’s okay. I’ve never liked to force others into doing something they don’t like to do.”