Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon) novel Chapter 516

Chapter 516

Christina thought, “This scene?”

In just a few seconds, Christina seemed to have already understood what Joseph meant. She smiled inexplicably and looked up at the man who was cutting the steak seriously.

Joseph gave off the vibe of being restrained. Furthermore, this vibe was overlaid with refinement, elegance, and mystery…

As Christina looked at Joseph, she was lost in thought. The steak in front of her was taken away by a slender hand. In its place, what was brought over was a steak that had already been cut into chunks of meat that were of the same shape and size.

Joseph’s lips parted slightly. Before Christina could refuse, Joseph spoke first. He said spontaneously, “It’s only right for a man to take care of a woman at the dining table. Don’t feel any psychological burden. If you really feel uncomfortable, just consider it as giving me a chance to act like a gentleman.”

Joseph had addressed everything, and any attempts to refuse thereafter were completely blocked. Even if Christina did not want to eat, she still had to eat. Christina did not refuse anymore. The corners of her lips curled into a beautiful smile as she said, “Joseph, no one can refuse anything that you offer, right?”

There were always plenty of reasons that could make people accept this kindness willingly. It could still warm their hearts.

Joseph placed Christina’s steak in front of himself and continued to use the knife and fork to cut. He said unhurriedly, “Ms. Yamin, I’m afraid you’ve misunderstood. I’m not a central air conditioner. I don’t intend to warm everyone.”

In saying so, it meant that Christina was an exception. Once again, she felt her heartstrings being subtly tugged at.

Right after that, Joseph took out his phone, tapped the screen to unlock it, and enlarged a photo before placing the phone in front of Christina. This picture was one that Christina had photoshopped for them. It was also a scene of eating in a restaurant, but the clothes they wore were different. After all, the season when the photo was edited was different. It was winter now.

In the photo, Christina wore a red V-neck dress, while Joseph wore a white shirt. They were sitting face to face, with

Christina giving a charming and alluring smile, and Joseph helping her with her food.

Christina was at a loss for words. She thought to herself, “This scene is really the same as it is now.”

Joseph noticed a slight trace of awkwardness on Christina’s face. Feeling awkward, she instinctively wanted to touch her hair, again. All her actions were observed by Joseph, who smiled faintly and said, “The photo has become a reality. What are your thoughts about it, Ms. Yamin?”

Christina replied, “Um…” She thought to herself, “Isn’t this a photoshopped picture? What thoughts could I possibly have?”

Joseph, who went straight to the point, said without any sense of hesitation, “Alright. I’ll share my thoughts. The photoshopped picture you created is very captivating, and it changed my perspective. So, starting from this meal, I intend to provide you with real material in the future. You won’t need to work hard on photoshopping or thinking about scenes anymore. You can use what’s readily available at any time.”

Seeing Christina’s puzzled expression, as if she did not fully understand, Joseph reduced his words and said concisely, “I plan to pursue you. Do you understand now?”

There was a loud crash.

The knife and fork in Christina’s hand immediately fell onto her plate with a thud. This action clearly showed her surprise. She sought to be calm and maintain a smile, saying, “Mr. Turner, you must be kidding. Aren’t you someone who is committed to a life without marriage?”

“Before you photoshopped the picture, I was committed to a life without marriage,” Joseph said.

Christina recalled what Joseph said last night. Joseph had said, “What if I say it’s because of you?”

So, he was not kidding. It was not a casual remark either.

She photoshopped a picture. This picture then made Joseph want to get married, and he even wanted to pursue her. She -thought, “Did I edit the photo so skillfully that it’s mesmerizing? Didn’t my mom say my photography skills are terrible and

that I made Joseph look unphotogenic?”

Christina stared fixedly at Joseph, trying to see if he was telling the truth. She licked her slightly dry lips, took a deep breath, and composed herself. She asked, “Are you saying that my photoshopped picture made you want to fall in love? Is that what you mean?”

When Christina asked this question, even she herself was in disbelief.

Joseph nodded honestly and smiled seductively, Christina noticed that this man’s smile was really comforting. She looked away, pinched the space between her eyebrows, and put down her fork. She suspected that this man never really intended to treat her to a meal. Not a single bite of the beef went down her throat, leaving her with a head full of questions.

Narrowing her beautiful eyes, she asked, “Mr. Turner, you’re not trying to prevent me from eating, are you?”

“I’m sorry,” Joseph said. “I should have waited for you to finish eating before saying this. My bad. But what I said is true. I’m not joking with you. I never joke when it comes to matters of the heart. I want to turn this into a reality. What do you think,

Ms. Yamin?”

Christina took a deep breath and said indifferently, “Let’s eat.”

“Sure,” Joseph said. He was not in a hurry. He actually smiled when he heard her say those two words.

Christina had a diverse range of complex emotions as she ate. She lowered her head and quickly finished her meal, using the excuse of needing a short nap. Joseph knew that she wanted to process what he had said, so he did not object. After sending Christina back to her room, he carefully told her that the dining place had already been reserved and that he would pick her up when she woke up.

When meeting Joseph’s gaze, Christina always felt that he had a kind of charisma that made it difficult to resist.

Back in her room, Christina began to make all kinds of guesses. When she considered the strange occurrences of the past few days, such as the suitcase, the driver, and even the security guard, it seemed like they were all things that raised suspicions.

She flopped onto the bed and stared blankly at the ceiling. She thought to herself, “Was this all done by Joseph? If so, then coming to Sapphire City has landed me in a trap, and he’s watching me walk right into it.

“I initially thought that I was the one setting up a trap, but it turns out that there’s a trap within a trap. I’ve become the prey,

huh?

“Looking at it from the other perspective, do I not have feelings for Joseph? I’m an adult. I don’t want to lie. I do have feelings

for him.”

She had initially thought that he was really a university professor. When she saw the fountain pen, she wanted to buy it for Joseph. This was the best move. However, she was not sure if she could actually give it to him.

Joseph’s sudden and straightforward confession of love had left Christina’s heart in turmoil. Her once firm convictions were now changing, and she felt a desire to give it a try. Joseph’s handsome face was displayed on the ceiling. It was still that charming smile.

Dazed, Christina shook her head and decided to get some rest before making any decisions. Her mind was in too much turmoil at the moment, and she could not figure out where the thread of her thoughts was leading.