Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 565

Nathaniel knew from Christina's incomparably righteous words that she would not act rashly due to family ties.

In truth, he did not care if the Gibson family used terrible means to exact revenge on him and the Hadley family. The Gibson family making use of Christina to deal with him was what truly concerned him, as only she and their children were his weaknesses in this world. Christina is my everything!

“Christina, although the Hadley family and the Gibson family have long-standing grudges, and you and I are husband and wife, I don't want you to let these reasons affect your perception of the Gibson family, let alone choose to be ruthless to yourself out of guilt toward me,” Nathaniel said with a clear head.

Christina locked her gaze on him and articulated each word clearly. “I know what I'm doing.”

She stood up and sat beside Nathaniel, pressing in close to the familiar scent of his body.

“Do you remember what I said to you? Wherever you and the children are is where I belong. It's true that I am a member of the Gibson family, and I am willing to do my part for the family, but I am not going to follow their orders blindly. I made a mistake once, and I'm not going down that road again.”

Christina firmly believed that the Hadley family would never plot against the Gibson family back then, even though there was a lack of evidence to support their innocence currently. Someone must've deliberately led them astray, resulting in the feud between the two families that continues to this day.

“I won't let down your efforts and dedication. I'll get to the bottom of it,” Nathaniel responded vehemently.

Christina felt like she was bathed in the springtime morning sun with warmth enveloping her body. “The food is getting cold. Eat up. I'll get you a glass of water. Don't drink coffee all the time. It's not good for your stomach.”

Nathaniel glanced at the coffee cup at the corner of the table. He had been so absorbed in her heartwarming confession earlier that he had forgotten to instruct Sebastian to put it away.

By the time Christina emerged from the pantry, he was done eating.

“Thank you for your hard work today, Darling.” He took advantage of Christina's indulgence and affection for him and pestered her as much as he could. In fact, it was more like coercion. “I'll give you whatever reward you want. Should you refuse, you won't be able to walk out of this door today.

Regardless of his words, he was getting handsy. He pulled her into his arms and pressed his thin lips to her ear, saying the most flirtatious sweet nothing while acting innocent.

His acts caused Christina’s cheeks and ears to burn red as her heartbeat started racing.

“We're at the office, Nathaniel. Don't go overboard.”

Not only was Nathaniel doing so without reservations, but he also followed up by blowing into her ear. “Those who are well-fed are prone to lust. I'm a normal man. We haven't had sex for more than three months, so you must understand.”

Christina was like an angry cat whose tail had been stepped on. She slipped out of his hold and moved around to the opposite side of the coffee table to glare at him in embarrassment. “If you try that again, I'm... I'm going to ignore you.”

Nathaniel's eyes flickered teasingly.

Christina kept to her word, picked up her bag on the couch, and turned to leave. Seeing that, he immediately pulled her back into his arms and coaxed patiently, “Don't get angry. It's my fault.”

Christina's face was flushed, and she could not look him in the eyes.

Nathaniel chuckled when he saw that. His low and magnetic voice seemed to have a magical charm in controlling her emotions. “It's now lunch break. Come with me to the lounge and sleep for a while, okay?”