She was quite surprised to see Madison's reaction.
What is Madison trying to tamp down? “Christina, are you saying you choose not to serve me? What right do you have to do that?” Madison exploded.
Her sudden outburst echoed throughout the entire studio, causing Rayne to jolt in shock.
She feared that a physical altercation had taken place.
She quickly rushed over to the glass walls, pressing her face against them to get a closer look, only to see that Christina and Madison were simply locked in a tense stare-down.
“You were the one who came here to my studio.” Christina seemed calm and composed.
The gentle but firm look in her gaze made Madison tense up.
Yes, I was the one who came here in search of Christina.
Madison took a deep breath and began to calm down.
“If I provide evidence of Anya harming you, will you design my gown in exchange?”
“You know her?” Christina narrowed her eyes in surprise.
Madison flashed a mocking grin.
“Christina, you've offended many people who want you dead.”
Madison was unaware of any details of the deep-seated grudge between Christina and Anya, but she had received a call from Anya the previous night.
Anya had proposed another collaboration and mentioned her plan to sue Christina, hoping to see her behind bars.
However, Madison had declined Anya’'s offer, as their previous collaboration had ended on a sour note.
Previously, when she arrived at the resort, she didn't even get to see Nathaniel.
It was all due to Anya's own mistake, which inadvertently led to Christina and Nathaniel reuniting.
“Why would you give me the evidence?”
Christina pondered the situation for a moment and came to the realization that it wasn't entirely surprising for Madison to be acquainted with Anya.
After all, the enemy of my enemy is a friend.
Since they both joined hands, why did Madison come to my studio to tell me this? “Never mind, then. If you don't want it, I won't give it to you,”
Madison snapped, realizing she had been too hasty in offering the evidence, which resulted in arousing Christina's suspicions.
Raising her chin, she stalked out of the office and grabbed her bag on the couch to leave.
Christina didn't go after Madison as she knew the latter was playing hard to get.
However, she couldn't figure out why Madison had come to ask for her help to design a gown.
After watching Madison stalk away, Rayne came into her office and asked worriedly, “Christina, did she come here to pick on you? Should we inform Mr. Hadley?”
Christina shook her head and reminded, “Don't tell Nathaniel about this.”
Nathaniel was busy handling the Gibson family's lawsuit, so she decided to handle Madison's matter herself.
She believed Madison would pay a visit yet again a few days later.
“Okay.” Rayne bobbed her head.
I need fo tell the security guards to deny her entry so she won't be able to come upstairs.
Madison's visit was a small interlude that didn't affect Christina at all.
Despite not receiving any new orders in the past few days, she remained dedicated to her work.
Lately, she had been struck by a wave of inspiration, so she had begun sketching out her new ideas, taking her time to bring them to life.
Time passed by swiftly as she was focused on work.
In the blink of an eye, it was almost time to pick up the kids from the kindergarten.
“Rayne, I'm getting off work now.’ Recalling the promise she had made to Camila that morning, Christina stopped working and cleared her table before leaving in haste.
“Nathaniel?”
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