Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 189

Christina paused whatever she was doing immediately. Ever since the contract was signed and a large sum was invested into the Steele family’s company by Nathaniel, Gideon never came looking for her once.

Right then, she had a hunch that Gideon was up to something.

Afraid Gideon might cause trouble at the office like Miranda, she said, “Hold on. I’ll head down.”

She quickly hung up the phone and took the elevator to go downstairs.

Even from afar, she already saw Gideon holding a box of custard tarts. Could he be concerned about me and Mom because he’s gotten older?

She approached him and greeted softly, “Dad.”

A grin formed on Gideon’s face. “Here you go. Your custard tarts.”

Christina took the tarts that were still warm. They seemed to warm her heart, too.

“Didn’t you say you’d bring Mr. Hadley back for a meal? Why haven’t you been home for so long?” asked Gideon with concern.

He stared at her with a crafty look in his eyes.

Alas, Christina was too focused on relishing the custard tart that she did not notice it. “He’s busy these days. Maybe he’ll be free tonight.”

This girl’s so easy to trick. Secretly delighted, Gideon asked with a chuckle, “Can you invite him for dinner at Laguna tonight?”

Seeing the genuine look in his eyes, Christina said, “Okay.”

With that, she returned to the company with the custard tarts.

After taking a few steps, she turned around to glance at Gideon, wondering if her father, who had a poor reputation, was still worth trusting.

Maybe I’ll find out after tonight.

That night, Gideon booked a private room and ordered plenty of delicious food that filled the entire table.

Gideon did not want to be too stingy in treating Nathaniel to a meal. After all, he needed to rely on the latter in the future to live a comfortable life.

That night, Christina showed up on time.

“Why are you alone, Christina? Where’s Mr. Hadley?” Gideon could not spot the person he was hoping to see, no matter how hard he craned his neck.

“He has something going on, so he can’t make it,” said Christina while stepping into the room.

Truth was, she did not inform Nathaniel, for she wanted to check out the situation.

Gideon was displeased, but he did not show it.

Following that, the two sat down to begin the meal. Before Christina had even served herself the food, Gideon pulled up a document and placed it in front of her.

“Christina, this is my new agreement. I need you to bring it back and have Mr. Hadley sign it,” he said.

The atmosphere changed all of a sudden.

Christina frowned, surprised to find that he was revealing his intentions so soon.

It has only been two months since Nathaniel invested in Steele Group. Why is he asking for money so soon?

With a bright smile, Gideon said, “Once this agreement is signed, I’ll bring you and your mom to Horbah for a trip. What do you think?”

Christina flipped the agreement open and stared at the numbers on the paper. Fifty million?

Rage surged within her. He’s really a ruthless person!

She shut the folder curtly. “You can enjoy this trip to Horbah with Emilia instead. Mom and I won’t be able to handle it.”

When she finished speaking, she stood up and walked to the door.

Gideon hurried after her and grabbed her hand, failing to put up with the act thanks to her indifferent attitude. “What’s with your attitude? I’m just asking you to do me a favor by getting the agreement signed. It’s not like your husband’s penniless!”

Why is this brat so dense?

Christina lowered her gaze, making her eyelashes conceal the disappointment in her eyes. Just when I thought he had turned over a new leaf. Turns out he takes me for a cash cow.

Turning around, she chided, “Can you not be so selfish and think of me for once? How am I supposed to stay in the Hadley family if the news about our family shamelessly asking them for money were to spread?”