Chapter 605 A Backup Plan
Meanwhile, Christina left a message for Bailey. Subsequently, she started replying to the text from the studio.
Rayne’s excitement was palpable, and her message read: We’ve received Anthea’s penalty for the breach of contract, and the studio now has an extra half a year’s profit. When are you planning to make time to come over to the studio so show your face? We all miss you, and the newly-recruited employees would also like to meet their employer.
Christina stroked her baby bump, her fingers flying across the keypad as she replied: I’m making a trip to Hallsbay tomorrow. We’ll make plans when I come back. You guys would have to bear the brunt of the work again these days. As for the penalty, use it to give bonuses to the employees. You make the call about the specific amount.
Rayne texted back: If they were to learn about this, they’d likely jump for joy. Just focus on dealing with your personal matters. I’ll keep an eye on things at the studio on your behalf. That aside, they can all work independently. Everything will be fine with the studio.
Christina: Thank you.
No sooner had she sent that message than a warm body plastered against her back and hugged her from behind.
Noting the ID on the phone, Nathaniel asked, “Did something happen to the studio?”
“No. Rayne was merely reporting the studio’s current situation to me regularly. Did you find new leads regarding Winston when you attended the cocktail party this afternoon?” Christina queried.
“These few days Nigel has been in jail gave him room to breathe. He has already secretly investigated Nigel and obtained some dirt and incriminating evidence on the man. Perhaps he wants to use that to threaten Nigel into giving up the idea of selling off Raveworks Enterprise. But he has a backup plan. Once Nigel stubbornly refuses to budge, he’ll cash out all the shares and stocks in his possession before injecting the money into his newly established company.”
Realization dawned upon Christina that there was an irreconcilable conflict between Winston and Nigel. Thus, if someone with ulterior motives were to pit them against each other, they would rip off all pretens of civility.
“When will Nigel be released by the police?” Christina asked further.
“That’ll depend on how long your father wants him to stay in jail,” Nathaniel answered meaningfully.
Christina was startled for a moment. “You mean, my father is already aware of the heinous deeds Nigel committed clandestinely?”
“He has started arranging for his trusted aide to investigate the accident five years ago. On top of that, he secretly had someone draw a paternity test between Yerck and Nigel. Hence, I reckon he must have learned part of the truth,” Nathaniel elaborated.
He knew all about Timothy sending someone over to seek Christina out to have her sign an a*set transfe agreement.
“I heard from Raymond that you’re going to Hallsbay tomorrow?” He proceeded to change the subject t his matter of concern surreptitiously.
“My mother’s grave is going to be relocated. As such, I want to go visit her.” Getting out of bed, Christina took a dry towel from the bathroom and toweled the man’s hair while standing behind him. She then
added, “Starting tomorrow, the Gibson family’s state of affairs is going to change beyond recognition. 1 don’t want my father to face those people alone.”
After all, she harbored no hatred toward Timothy, merely loathing his obstinacy occasionally.
The injustice she faced from the Gibson family was nothing compared to him having been deceived by his own family for twenty years.
Once news of the Gibson family’s imminent division of family a*sets came to light, Nigel’s family would never let Christina and Timothy off the hook as they had encroached on Nigel’s interests.
“I’ll go with you,” Nathaniel offered.
“The Gibsons dislike you, so your appearance will only infuriate them more. Nathaniel, I know you’re worried about me, but I’ll have to face those troubles alone sooner or later. Let me handle things alone, okay?” Christina stated solemnly.
Nathaniel’s brows knitted together in chagrin. “It’s precisely because the problems you’re going to face are too dangerous that I can’t let you resolve things alone.
Christina kissed him on the forehead. “Winston has been ingratiating himself to you frequently, so he probably has something big planned. The Gibson family’s upheaval is a golden opportunity for him to fight back. How about this? You stay in Jadeborough to hold the fort, whereas I bring Sebastian with me to Hallsbay.”
With Sebastian present, seventy percent of the problems could be resolved. After careful consideration, Nathaniel agreed to that suggestion in the end.
“I’ll arrange for another person to go with you. His capabilities are on par with Sebastian’s. He was part of a mercenary team abroad, and you’ve met him before.
Since the danger of the trip to Hallsbay was an unknown factor, Christina readily accepted all the arrangements made by Nathaniel.
The following morning. Sebastian came to Scenic Garden Manor with the bodyguard Nathaniel specially arranged for Christina.
The bodyguard was none other than the man Christina ordered to drag Zeila out of the sports car yesterday.
He was known as Lyle, a mixed descent of Chanaca, Remdik, and Granatano. The muscular physique beneath his suit carried immense power, and his rugged countenance exuded a sharp aura, striking terror into others.
He was a head taller than Sebastian and was even more well-built than Nathaniel. The arrangement of him being Christina’s bodyguard provided a sense of security.
Christina was very much satisfied with him as her bodyguard. Her smile turned even sweeter. She leaned close to Nathaniel’s ear and whispered. “Thank you, Darling,”
Grabbing her wrist, Nathaniel pulled her onto his lap and wrapped an arm around her waist. “I prefer those who put their thanks into action.”
At that turn of events, Sebastian and Lyle tactfully exited the living room, leaving space for the couple to spend time alone.
“I’ve got to go to the airport later. Don’t take things too far-”
Christina’s voice abruptly cut off as Nathaniel captured her lips domineeringly.
Half an hour later, Christina was carried into the car by the man, her entire body limp.
Inwardly, she swore to never again tease him in the morning. Otherwise, she would be the one to suffer and end up drained.
Nathaniel sat in the back seat happily and ma*saged Christina’s fingers.
Throughout the drive to the airport, he had her so comfortable that she almost fell asleep.
“Give me a call as soon as you arrive in Hallsbay. Keep your phone on you at all times. You can’t turn it or ignore my messages. Or else, I’ll worry. When I’m anxious, I tend to act impulsively,” Nathaniel instructed gently while straightening her scarf.
Christina hastily nodded. “Yeah, okay, I got it. I’m about to be late for boarding. I’ll be leaving first. Hurr up and go back to the office to work as well.”
Gathering her into his arms, Nathaniel dropped a kiss on her forehead. Then, he dropped his hold on h reluctantly. “Go ahead. I’ll leave after seeing you through the boarding gate.” (
Christina waved at him before stepping through the boarding gate behind Sebastian.
After getting onto the plane, she slept all the way to Hallsbay.
