Nathaniel pointed at the time on the screen and said coldly, “Rest.”
“I’ll rest later…”
“That’s what Mr. Hadley instructed.” Those words of his instantly shut Christina up and made her swallow all her excuses.
At the mention of Nathaniel’s name, Christina suddenly realized that they had not been in contact for a long time. The last conversation she had with Nathaniel was before boarding the plane.
Given Nathaniel’s temperament, it was impossible for him to not contact her at all.
Drowsiness overwhelmed her as soon as her mind stopped running. She could not be bothered to snatch. the tablet from the bodyguard. After all, she would never win.
As such, she puffed her cheeks and reluctantly stomped her way toward the bed like an angry little bunny.
Nathaniel didn’t follow her. He was a man, after all, so he should know to keep his distance.
After crawling onto bed, Christina took out her phone and sent a message to Nathaniel.
Are you asleep?
Just as she sent the message, a notification ringtone rang out in the quiet room.
The sound was faint, but she still heard it.
Why did Mr. Bodyguard receive a new message right after I sent the text? What a coincidence.
Right then, her phone buzzed, indicating that she had received a new message.
Nathaniel: No. I’ve been busy these past two days. It’s been so long already. Has everything been settled?
It’s been so long? Is it, though? Apart from the time I spent on the plane, barely thirty hours have passed since I reached.
Christina: No. Are you planning to acquire Yosef’s and my studio?
As soon as her message was sent out, another ping sounded in the quiet space.
Christina had always had good hearing since she was young, and she was especially sensitive toward tiny sounds.
Confused and suspicious, she quickly sat up from the bed, perking up her ears and zeroing in on the
sound.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel sent a response: Yes.
Christina’s heart skipped a beat as she recalled what Yosef had said at noon.
Did Nathaniel really coerce Yosef to sign by threatening to harm his parents?
She felt an indescribable sense of discomfort.
Nathaniel sent another text message: It’s a legitimate acquisition.
Christina felt at ease upon reading the message. Nathaniel had no reason to deliberately hide such matters from her. After all, the truth could not be kept under wraps forever.
Knowing very well that she hated being deceived, Nathaniel had no reason to get himself in trouble.
Christina paused for a moment and replied: There’s no need for an acquisition. I have already decided to withdraw.
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She immediately heard another faint ping after sending the message.
Growing even more suspicious, she rushed out of the room and approached the couch in the spacious living room. The bodyguard’s blonde hair was especially eye-catching amidst the dark space, and the loose casual outfit he was wearing concealed his figure, only exposing his fair skin.
Lying on the couch, the bodyguard was sleeping under a blanket he had taken from his room. Even while sleeping, he did not remove his mask and sunglasses.
What a peculiar guy.
At this moment, Christina received another new message from Nathaniel.
It read: When are you coming back?
Christina thought for a moment and replied: The matter hasn’t been resolved yet, but it will be soon. Take good care of the kids at home.
She missed Lucas and Camila an awful lot.
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