A Crazy Night (Nathaniel and Christina) novel Chapter 169

Chapter 169 Live Own Lives

Warmth spread within Nathaniel’s chest. He gently stroked Christina’s head and coaxed, “Be good, and I’ll bring you there again on the next holiday.”

Christina wiped her tears away and muttered her acknowledgment.

On the way back, she fell asleep, leaning against Nathaniel.

By the time she woke up, she was already back in the Scenic Garden Manor’s master bedroom.

Charlie had promised his mother he would end his relationship with Linda.

To repay Linda for her years of companionship, he took out a check and set it on the table.

Linda’s gaze skimmed through the amount on the check, and panic struck her. “Charlie, are you really breaking up with me?”

She couldn’t believe the man who had promised her the title of his wife was breaking up with her.

Refusing to explain further, Charlie casually said, “I understand you’ve sacrificed a lot over the years, so this amount should be enough to guarantee you a carefree life.”

Over the years of being with Linda, he had given her plenty of things. He had never treated her unfairly when they were together.

Hence, he didn’t feel much guilt or burden when he decided to leave.

“I don’t want money! I want you! Charlie, I’m sorry. I’ve learnt from my mistake now. Please don’t leave.”

Tears began to stream down Linda’s face. She balked at the thought of him returning to Julia’s side.

Charlie had no intention to be a part of her act. He rose from the couch and stated, “You can just throw my stuff away. I’m too lazy to pack them. Let’s live our own lives from now on. As for Francis, he’ll always be my son.”

With that, he walked straight to the door.

Linda hurriedly chased after him and clasped onto his arm. “Charlie, please. I’m begging you. Please don’t leave me. I won’t do something like that ever again.”

Charlie sighed, but since he already made a decision, there was no reason for him to drag his feet.

He flung her hands away and strode through the front door.

Seeing her auempt at stopping him fail, she cast a look at her housekeeper and then pretended to lose consciousness.

She crumpled to the floor.

That was the cue for the housekeeper to race over to Linda’s side and shout, “Mr. Hadley, Mdm. Macall has fainted. Mr. Hadley…”

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Charlie’s steps halted, but he didn’t look over his shoulder.

Noting his pause, the housekeeper began yelling louder, “Mr. Hadley, please call for the ambulance! Mdm.

Macall has fainted! Her face is so pale!”

Charlie clenched his fists tightly and continued leaving, not sparing even a glimpse at the urgent calls of the housekeeper.

When his car had driven away, the housekeeper said resignedly, “You can quit the act, Mdm. Macall. Mr. Hadley has left.”

Linda’s eyes snapped wide open as she got up from the floor and stretched her neck to peer at the front

door.

The housekeeper’s right. He and his car are both

gone!

Immense regret flooded Linda, but the feeling of bitterness from losing was stronger.

She balled her fists from anger. Julia Hanks, do you think you can snatch Charlie away like this? I won’t give up until the final moment!

After a few days of rest, Christina was feeling great again when she returned to the office.

She poured all her heart and focus into her work, but clearing all the accumulated tasks took her the entire day.

At lunchtime, a few employees were enjoying their coffees in the breakroom when Gina walked in. Her sexy, trendy design would soon hit the shelves.

Everyone was anticipating her work.

“I heard the company has invited a new celebrity to be the ambassador! I’m looking forward to it!”

“I know it’s Ella. Recently, one of her songs trended on the music charts.”

“Should we go ask for her autograph during her shoot?”

“I wonder what deals she has gotten lately. I’m sure someone is backing her since she hasn’t stopped receiving endorsement deals.”

The employees gossiped fervently, and only Christina was silent as a lamb.

She never had much interest in celebrities. The ones she did pay attention to were people she was close with.

Break time ended, and the employees returned to their seats. Gina approached Christina.

“Christina, accompany me to the shooting site to monitor the progress later.”

Christina was part of the new project, but her role was mainly supporting Gina. However, she was aware of the photography style required.

“Sure, Ms. Tanner.” Christina set down her work at hand and rose to follow Gina out of the office.

When the two arrived at the location, Ella had already gotten her makeup done, changed into her costume, and started the photoshoot.

She was a professional. Both her movements and expression were fluid. Her appeal was her young age. She was spirited yet had a cold personality.

It suited the concept of being sexy yet sweet–looking at the same time.

Occasionally, the photographer would teach her how to pose, and Christina and Gina would look at the result on the monitor.

They were satisfied with the unedited photos.

Suddenly, an argument cut through the silent site.

With her arms crossed in front of her chest, Ella glared hatefully at the photographer. “When you tried to teach me how to pose, you touched my arm and leg inappropriately! It’s disgusting!”