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In the dining room, the chef served the prepared food on the table.

Even though the texture was somewhat affected after the food was reheated, the taste was still good.

Christina took a bite and said, “It’s not sweet enough.”

“I think it’s quite nice. I’ll book a private room tomorrow to make it up to you.”

Nathaniel picked up a piece of meat and delivered it to Christina’s mouth. He seemed to be apologizing to her judging by how sincere the expression in his eyes was.

Christina parted her lips and ate the meat. She chewed on the food while boring her eyes into him. “I’m not free tomorrow. I need to go to Gibson Corporation’s clothing factory to check the condition of the products and bring the samples for the new orders to the factory for processing.”

Now that she thought about it, she realized she would be swamped with work from tomorrow onward.

Nathaniel fed her another piece of meat. “We’ll do it next time, then. I’ll see if I can arrange it as soon as possible.”

“Okay.” Christina’s mouth was filled with food as she chewed on the second piece of meat. Her cheeks, were puffed out, making her look like a cute hamster.

“Did you meet with anyone special today?” Christina asked casually, concealing her thoughts by masticating.

“No,” Nathaniel answered calmly.

She riveted her eyes on his countenance the whole time. Nathaniel didn’t seem to be lying because he didn’t avert his gaze when he replied.

What about the picture I saw, then?

While Christina was wondering, the sound of footsteps came from behind her.

“Mommy, Daddy, you’re having a scrumptious supper without calling us?” Lucas crossed his arms, feeling aggrieved as if discovering someone had stolen his candy.

The two petite figures agilely climbed onto the dining table, staring at the food on the table with their sparkling eyes. “Mommy, we want to eat too!”

“Sure, but you must brush your teeth before you sleep after eating.” Christina picked up a piece of snack and brought it to Lucas’

mouth.

Lucas covered his mouth and leaned backward, reacting as if the food before him was a bitter medication rather than dessert. “I just brushed my teeth, so I’m not eating.”

He climbed down the table as he spoke.

Christina smiled and pulled him into her arms. Catching whiffs of her son’s body fragrance, she felt a sense of security fill her chest. “Let me carry you upstairs and tuck you in.”

“I love Mommy the most.” Lucas hugged his mother. The two then headed upstairs.

Camila held on to Nathaniel’s thigh. “Sleep with me tonight, Daddy”

“Okay” Nathaniel carried Camila upstairs as well.

The next day. Christina woke up with Camila in her arms. She kissed the latter’s tender face and said. “Camila, it’s time to wake up.”

“Mommy, it’s the weekend. I want to sleep in,” Camila coord while hugging the blanket.

Christina patted her small buttocks. “You little lazy pig. I’m going to work now. Sleep a little longer, and I’ll call Mrs. Fullerton to wake you up.”

Camila mumbled a few words and dozed off again.

Christina returned to the master bedroom and saw two figures lying on the bed. She tiptoed into the room, picked out a set of clothes, and walked out.

She got dressed and headed straight to the factory.

At Christina’s arrival, the factory manager hurriedly came forward and greeted her, “Ms. Steele, why are you here?”

Yerck had brought Christina there once before, and she had also visited a second time to send over the samples. The two had met on several occasions.

“I came to check the progress. Let me see those samples later. We need to start working on the second batch of clothing soon,”

she said.

The factory manager nodded. “Let’s talk in the office.”

Upon entering the office, the secretary prepared and served her a cup of coffee. “Please have some coffee.”

“Thank you.”

After sitting for a while, the factory manager brought a few samples and put them aside. “These are some randomly selected end products. Please take a look.”

Christina picked up the samples and examined them. After ascertaining the quality was up to par, she put them back down.

Then, she took out a new outfit from her bag. “This is the latest edition. We need to manufacture the first batch within two weeks.”

“All right, no problem. Mr. Gibson instructed us that we should adhere to the clothing production schedule that you decide,” the factory manager said.

Christina bobbed her head and reminded, “You must use Rainbow Factory’s fabrics because the quality of their textile is guaranteed to be good.”

Rainbow Factory was the only fabric factory Christina approved of the most thus far.

“Of course. You can rest assured.”

Christina left after finishing all she had to say.

On her way back, she couldn’t help but be reminded of how smoothly her recent collaboration with Yerek was. Did Yerek really spend so much money just to cooperate with me?

Christina couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. Still, she couldn’t quite put her finger on it By the time Christina returned to Hadley Corporation, it was already close to noom.

She reckoned Nathaniel surely hadn’t eaten yet, so she stepped into the elevator and headed straight to the CEO’s office She pushed the door and entered, and saw a few people sitting inside, one of which was exceptionally. glaring. Why is Madison here?

When they locked gazes, Christina could sense the trace of smugness in Madison’s eyes.

As she had directly strode into the office, the commotion instantly prompted an awkward silence to fill the air inside the room.

The few individuals sitting with Madison figured Christina’s identity must be extraordinary since she had dared to barge in. No one had the courage to question her aloud.

Silence lingered in the air as everyone froze.

Christina felt self-conscious. Under such circumstances, should I walk in confidently or retreat?

“Ms, Steele, don’t you have the most basic etiquette of knocking?” Madison’s mocking voice shattered the stillness.

The others immediately regarded Christina with disdain.

Christina discreetly clenched her jaw as hints of anger flashed across her eyes.

“It was I who taught her that. Do you have a problem with that, Ms. Taggart?” Nathaniel rose from his chair. His towering figure emanated an icy aura as his frosty expression darkened.

Madison’s expression froze at once, and the arrogant look on her face dissipated.

“That’s it for today’s meeting. All of you may leave.” After saying that, Nathaniel swiftly approached Christina.

Madison was naturally reluctant to leave, but she knew her insistence to stay would only displease Nathaniel after he had asked them to clear out.

She cast a look at the executive and assistant beside her before getting to her feet. “We’ll be taking our leave, then.”

The air inside the office felt fresher following the party’s departure.

Although they were gone. Christina’s face was still contorted. With her hands placed on her slim waist, she moved inward step by step. “I didn’t know you were discussing business with Madison. When did you rehire her?”

Nathaniel was about to explain, but Christina interrupted him, “If you miss her so much, why did you dismiss her in the first place?”

“Listen to me-” Nathaniel wanted to clarify that matter, but he caught himself upon meeting the angry glower on her face.

Christina snorted coldly. “Nathaniel, don’t forget what you promised me! I hope you’ll keep your word.

You can’t fight me for custody if we get a divorce!”