Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 434

Christina led the children out as soon as they finished their breakfast.

After dropping the children off at the kindergarten, she returned to the studio and found her desk. spotless, save for a freshly brewed cup of coffee.

Christina took a sip and remarked to herself that Rayne’s skills as a barista had improved.

Just then, her phone rang: it was Midas, the designer. When she picked up, a suave voice announced, “My friends are having a welcome party for me, Christina. Come and join us tonight, would you?”

Midas spent most of his time abroad. On his occasional trips to Chanaea, he would get together with some of his friends.

The pair had gotten along well during their last meeting about design. “Sure. Send me the address,” Christina said with a polite laugh.

“See you tonight.” After hanging up, Midas sent an address.

Setting her phone aside, Christina turned her attention back to work until later that afternoon, when she called the butler and tasked him to pick the children up as she had matters to attend to

After relegating her instructions, Christina exited her office and went to a mall owned by Hadley Corporation.

She headed to a branded store selling apparel for men, picked out a tie clip in the accessories section, and had the store assistant gift wrap it.

Nathaniel happened to be passing by in the corridor outside the store during an inspection of the mall. He was flanked by a group of executives clad in suits. Beside him, Sebastian was giving a report on the mall’s annual performance.

Nathaniel’s footsteps suddenly came to an abrupt halt. Following his lead, his entourage staggered. The ones at the back nearly lost their footing.

Turning around, he caught sight of her familiar silhouette. He saw her paying for something at the counter, and the shop assistant handed her a gift bag.

With her purchase, she walked out of there without noticing him.

Nathaniel glanced up at the shop’s sign and found that it was a store selling men’s apparel.

Could she have gotten me a gifi? She must have realized that she was wrong and wants to apologize to me.

In a much better mood, Nathaniel smiled to himself before continuing his patrol around the mall.

Christina got dressed in a long, red gown. She let her hair down and applied a lip gloss of a faint pink color on her lips. That was the only makeup she wore.

Then, she drove to a club in the city and entered the venue after parking.

When she arrived, bursts of song and raucous conversation were already sounding from the private room.

Midas got up to greet Christina when he saw her enter, then introduced her to his designer friends.

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Chapter 431 A Foolish Gift

Christina enjoyed chatting with the designers. Savoring the jovial atmosphere, she downed several gla of alcohol

“I brought you a gift, Midas. I hope you like it.” Christina handed him the bag. Though it’s my first time attending a welcome party. I’m sure it’s proper etiquette to bring a gift

Midas smiled as he received it. “What a lovely tie clip! I’ll be sure to wear it for my next press conference”

The value of the gift was not as important to him as the intention of the giver.

The private room door slid open to admit a well-dressed figure. Elizabeth strode straight toward Midas, who was engaged in conversation. “Here I am! Sorry for being late”

Upon having his conversation interrupted, Midas resumed his usual solemn air as he greeted politely. “Nice to see you. Ms. Bennett.

Looking up, Christina met Elizabeth’s gaze. The pair did not speak, but the gaze they exchanged was saturated with an explosive tension.

Elizabeth caught sight of the gift in Midas hand. “Aren’t you embarrassed to be giving Midas item as a gift?”

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