Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 501

“You're back, Christina!”

The surprise on Rayne's face gave way immediately to delight.

They had not seen each other since Christina's hurried departure.

“Yes, Iam,”Christina replied with a smile.

She dropped the purse slung on her shoulder, sat down, and gazed up at Rayne.

“How's the studio? Are there new orders?” Christina felt a little guilty at the mention of that.

Because of her falling out with Nathaniel, she had left in a fit -of anger and abandoned her obligations at the studio.

Upon introspection, she thought she was too rash.

“No. After you left, Mr. Hadley had me put out a notice that you have gone on holiday,’ Rayne answered.

Christina nodded, silently lauding Nathaniel's decision.

“Well, the vacation's over. Tell everyone I'm back and ready to take orders,” Christina said as she turned on her laptop.

Rayne was overjoyed at those words.

If Christina is ready to take orders, it means that she would not be leaving again anytime soon.

“Of course. I'll get it done.” Rayne left excitedly to put out the word.

Christina began taking care of work that she had not managed to resolve before leaving.

Before she knew it, it was already noon.

“What would you like for lunch, Christina?” Rayne asked, entering the room when she noticed Christina was still immersed in her work.

There was expectant glitter in her eyes.

Christina looked up and gave a start when she realized what time it was.

“Sorry, Rayne. I can't have lunch with you today. I'm seeing Nathaniel.”

“All right. Don't go overboard with the PDA.”

Pursing her lips, Rayne gave the other a knowing look.

“We'll have lunch tomorrow,” Christina offered.

She was feeling fantastic now that she had resolved the knot in her chest, always wearing a big smile wherever she went.

The young girls found their hopes of getting close to Nathaniel under the assumption of him being single again dashed when they saw Christina's reappearance at Nathaniel's office.

“What are you doing here, Christina?” Nathaniel set aside his work as soon as he saw her.

“Let's go for lunch. I'm starving.” Nathaniel is a workaholic.

He will forget his meals once he begins working.

Nathaniel glanced at his wristwatch and found that it was indeed past lunch hour.

“Let's go. I want to bring you to a special place.”

“All right.” Christina did not pursue further when she noticed how secretive Nathaniel was being. Instead, she was excited.

The couple emerged from the office arm in arm as though the misunderstanding had never happened.

That made Christina feel a sense of happiness that was hard to put into words.

Nathaniel drove Christina halfway across the city into a tiny alley.

Just when Christina was wondering where the restaurant was, Nathaniel led her into a tiny eatery serving aglio olio.

“Here?” Christina was bewildered.

Disregarding Christina’s confused expression, Nathaniel led her directly to a table by the window.

“Hello. We would like two aglio olios, please,”

Nathaniel ordered after they sat down, sounding as if he had come here many times before.

“Coming right up,” the owner replied, shooting a glance at the two new customers at the same time.

Upon seeing Nathaniel's handsome appearance, she seemed to recognize him.

“I see you have brought your girlfriend today,” she said, grinning.

The patronage of an esteemed customer at a tiny establishment like hers was memorable.