Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 468

“Have you looked your fill?”

The seductive baritone of Nathaniel’s voice sounded as Christina lifted her eyes and met his intense gaze.

She looked away hastily, her face burning. “I’m heading back to the company.”

She strode out and was greeted by Sharon, who was heating up the leftover food from lunch. “Christina, come and have dinner.”

Christina’s stomach felt empty after waking up from her sleep. While she wasn’t particularly hungry, she sat at the table nonetheless and planned to grab a quick bite before being on her way.

Nathaniel stepped out, looking energized in his well–pressed clothing. He seemed to exude an innate sense of superiority.

He was as graceful as a prince that emerged from an oil painting as he took the spot next to Christina.

Sharon arranged the tableware before him. “Nathaniel, you must be hungry since you didn’t have lunch. Please dig in.”

With that, she scooped extra servings of food into his plate.

Christina was full after finishing just one plate due to her lack of appetite, while Nathaniel had more than his usual portion. They departed for the company together after dinner.

Gibson Corporation was empty as it was already after office hours.

Lina had arranged the documents on Christina’s desk before she went off. Christina felt invigorated and ready to get the day’s work done.

“You should get back to work for now. We’ll discuss the details tomorrow.” Christina sat down. Her gaze never once strayed from the documents before her.

Nathaniel’s eyes darkened. Was he being shooed away again?

He planted himself opposite Christina. “I don’t have time tomorrow as I’ll be heading home. We’ll talk it over at Scenic Garden Manor if not tonight.”

Christina paused and mentally calculated the amount of time Nathaniel had spent in Jadeborough. He couldn’t continue languishing with her here without a care for his company.

Besides, she did not want to delay signing the contract lest Anya takes advantage of the situation.

Nathaniel flipped open the documents and continued where he’d left off in the morning. “Pour me a cup of coffee.” (

His gaze was lowered, and his chiseled side profile resembled a sculpture that belonged in a museum. His entire being emanated a frosty aura.

Even how he commanded others was so stern that it compelled them to do as he wished.

Christina stood and made her way to the pantry. She wasn’t familiar with the workings of a coffee machine since she rarely made coffee herself. After placing the cup below its spigot, she waited for some time, yet no coffee was dispensed.

The scalding hot coffee was released only when she reached for the cup, causing it to splash all over the back of her palm. Shocked and in pain, she felt like her heart was about to leap out of her chest.

She sucked in a deep breath, her mind beginning to register the searing pain on her skin.

Christina barely had time to react when she was lifted off her feet.

Nathaniel had rushed over at the noise and was surveying her scald moodily. “Is there a medical kit here?”

Christina pointed at the cabinet. “My, assistant mentioned it being stored at the topmost section.”

Nathaniel identified the whereabouts of the medical kit and placed her down on the couch to retrieve it.

Christina observed her wound and was relieved that she’d withdrawn her hand in time. She was lucky that the reddish swelling was just a surface wound.

A shadow fell over her as Nathaniel sat beside her and extracted the bandage and antiseptic from the emergency kit. He reached for her hand gingerly.

Nathaniel’s palm was much larger than hers. His healthy tan was a stark contrast with her delicately fair complexion. The effect of that image was as jarring as a ferocious lion sitting beside a docile lamb.