Turning Of The Tide (Natalie and Trevon)

Chapter 524

The entire hotel glistened with silver. The roof and the white snow on the ground basked under the

sun’s gentle warmth.

The view from the top-floor sunroom was breathtaking. They could admire the landscape below the

hotel, the distant scenery and even gaze up at the clear blue sky, with the snow and the sun hanging

high above.

After lunch, Christina felt drowsy in the embrace of the warm sun. A latte sat beside her, and the ring

on her index finger radiated brilliantly in the sunlight.

Surrounded by vibrant flowers, every potted plant blossomed exquisitely, captivating and enchanting

like Christina herself at that moment.

Joseph’s slender fingers swirled the contents of his cup. The spoon clinking against the cup produced a

crisp and pleasant sound. His soothing voice gently caressed Christina’s ears again, “Do you feel like

napping? Are you still a bit weary?”

Christina rested her chin on her hand and turned to look at Joseph. He was extremely refined and

noble as if the wolf-like man last night was not him. It made her think she had just had a wet dream last

night.

Her response was, “Joseph, did you transform from the moon?”

Joseph understood her intention. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. He smiled charmingly,

radiating charm like a flower by his side. “It’s not that I can transform when I meet the sun. It’s that I

can’t help myself when I meet you.”

As Christina listened to these ungentlemanly words, she looked at the refined man in a daze. The

corners of her lips curled up slightly. This feeling wasn’t bad at all. It was very comfortable to be with

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There were no outsiders in the sunroom, just the two of them.

At the elevator door leading to the sunroom, two figures stood guard. One was Ethan, and the other

was Benjamin. They appeared like two bodyguards securing the entrance, while a sign on the elevator

indicated it was under repair.

“I’m sorry, Miss. The elevator is out of order. There’s a roof leak, and it’s currently being repaired for

safety reasons,” explained Benjamin to a skeptical customer.

The customer responded, “But everything was fine last night, and it was still functioning during the

snowfall.””

Ethan remained expressionless, and Benjamin continued, “Perhaps it was damaged by the snow last

night.”

The customer left reluctantly, still doubting the explanation. Nevertheless, with the maintenance sign in

place and the elevator entrance guarded by two individuals, there was only one way up. The stairs

didn’t lead to the sunroom.

Benjamin complained, “Ah, I’m exhausted from all this explaining. How long is Mr. Turner going to

occupy that spot up there? Are we supposed to keep standing here?”

Rubbing his sore mouth, Benjamin contemplated.

Ethan responded, “I don’t know. Ask Mr. Turner.”

However, Benjamin wasn’t naive. He knew asking would lead to punishment, and he didn’t want to risk

Mr. Turner’s displeasure.

Joseph reclined leisurely in his chair and closed his eyes to bask in the sunlight. After a few seconds,

he opened his eyes and said, “Christina.”

Feeling more alert after drinking half of her coffee, she contemplated rest. The coffee today was

watered down and had no effect. She squinted and replied, “Huh? What’s up?”

“Would you like to take a photo of us for your mom? It would save you the trouble of editing”

Christina smiled, realizing she needed material to prevent her mom from bombarding her with requests.

Joseph stood behind Christina, taking the phone from her hand and capturing the beautiful scene in the

frame.

Not only was the background picturesque, but the person in the photo was also quite beautiful.

Joseph didn’t return the phone to Christina immediately. Instead, he transferred the photos to his phone

before handing it back.

“I’ll share it during dinner. Are you still interested in taking a nap?”

Christina had yet to turn off her phone. Her slender fingers glided over the three photos in her photo

album. “That’s alright. I’m feeling a bit drowsy. Why did you send those pictures to your phone?”

Joseph reached out to touch Christina’s chair and said, “I’ve saved all your photos.”

Afterward, Joseph made a call and brushed off Christina’s inquiries. “Bring a lounge chair and a

blanket.”

Once the order was given, he hung up the phone without considering the other party’s thoughts. He

was solely focused on giving commands, and the other party’s sole purpose was to carry them out.

This was the reality, but Christina quite liked it. She lowered her gaze and smiled at the photos on her

phone. The more she looked at them, the more she believed they

matched perfectly.

After a while, Ethan and Benjamin brought over a folded sofa. “Mr. Turner, where should we place it?”

Joseph gestured to a spot, and Ethan dared not look around as he carefully positioned the sofa.

Benjamin set down the blanket he was holding and glared at Christina from the corner of his eye.

Christina was beautiful and exuded a strong femininity.

She wore a fiery red dress, a true head-turner. It was no wonder Mr. Turner couldn’t resist.

Ethan grabbed Benjamin’s collar and hastily retreated. Once they left, Joseph walked over to Christina

and led her to the lounge chair. He pressed her shoulders and sat down.

Joseph spoke tenderly, “Relax. Take a nap. I’ll hold you while you sleep.”

Christina started to savor the romance Joseph was offering. He lifted the blanket and sat, not lying or

covering himself with it. He smiled and smiled, saying, “Mr. Turner, didn’t you say you’d cuddle me to

sleep?”

Upon hearing this, Joseph removed his shoes and lay down, helping Christina get comfortable under

the thick blanket. He wrapped an arm around her, and she nestled against his chest.

Christina played with the fabric of Joseph’s sweater and asked, “Joseph, when did you start liking me?”

Joseph himself couldn’t pinpoint the exact moment. When Christina first hired him, it struck him as

unique and intriguing. From that point on, he continued to receive photos and 200,000 dollars.

Every time he gazed at the digitally altered images, he inadvertently revisited them, saving them in his

photo collection. Over time, a desire gradually stirred within him to transform the scenes depicted in

those photos into reality..

He gently played with her curls and remarked, “I find your edited photos truly captivating.”

The kiss landed. In the sunlight, Joseph conveyed his feelings to Christina, using the tip of his tongue

to express his love. Christina reciprocated gently, her hands tightly clutching the front of his sweater.

The blanket covered them, and the scene beneath seemed even more beautiful than the view outside

the glass room.

Joseph only desired to share kisses with her and had no intentions of going beyond that.

The Yamin family in Athana.

There were two groups of people sitting in the living room. They were the Yamin family, the Turner

family, and the Roberts family.

An hour ago, Joseph sent a message to Daniel. [Dad, help me go to the Yamin family to propose

marriage first. When Christina and I return to Athana, I will go to the Yamin family again.]

Daniel had to go through the message with Emma and the Roberts family repeatedly before they could

confirm its veracity. Finally, they responded concisely. [Joseph, marriage is a serious matter. I can only

proceed after receiving your firm confirmation.]

Joseph replied with certainty. [Yes. Otherwise, she would have come to something other than Sapphire

City.]

Daniel has already understood the straightforward meaning of his son’s words. He devised a scheme

to send Christina to Sapphire City, and if there were any doubts about this plan, one would only go

through the trouble of setting up a scheme if they had hidden intentions. If someone doesn’t have a

hidden agenda against someone else, they wouldn’t go to such lengths to create such a scheme.

After discussing with the Roberts family, they directly came to the Yamin family to propose marriage.

The engagement gift was also prepared at the last minute. They only asked Grace to write a document

with detailed instructions.

When Daniel asked his són, Joseph, about the engagement gift, Joseph only said to give more. If it’s

not enough, he should return to add more.,

Ten pairs of eyes locked onto each other, surveying the room curiously. They exchanged glances and

moved in a cautious dance around each other. Seated beside their parents, Ava and Frank maintained

a hushed silence, keenly aware that today’s gathering wasn’t about them. Their primary objective was

to assist their brother in proposing marriage, but they were also eager to get to know their soon-to-be

sister-in-law and her family.

Breaking the silence, Grace spoke first with a touch of admonishment in her voice. “What’s with those

expressions? We’re here for a marriage proposal, not a heist. Keep your faces composed.”

In unison, the four of them replied, their voices ringing out. “A marriage proposal?”

William grinned broadly, his joy evident. “Mr. Yamin, you seem rather surprised. Normally, you’d ask me

to help find a suitable son-in-law, but I’ve discovered a top-tier candidate for you. So, what’s with the

shock? You should be thanking me

first.”

“Christina is already involved with a university professor?” Charlie wondered, concerned that proposing

marriage so quickly might be premature. Shouldn’t they have dated for a while first?

Ava latched onto a detail and discreetly turned to her companion, Frank. “A university professor?” She

was astonished to

learn that the charming sister’s boyfriend wasn’t her brother, which led her to speculate about another

concealed relationship.

Frank pinched her neck and signaled for her to be patient. There was no need to rush.

In the room where the marriage proposal was taking place, there was a noticeable confusion stemming

from two different and conflicting narratives. Grace and Emma, being keen observers and perhaps

more attuned to the nuances of the situation, were the first to sense that something wasn’t quite right.

Daniel spoke up, acknowledging the importance of the day. He had come with his mission on behalf of

his son. “Hello, I’m Joseph’s father. We met the last time. Here’s the situation: my son and your

daughter have grown close. They’re in Sapphire City and can’t return immediately for a formal

proposal. They called us an hour ago, requesting that we, the parents, speak with you first.”

“Joseph has always been responsible. I can see he has deep feelings for your daughter. He’s impatient

to formalize this relationship. Your daughter is truly remarkable, and perhaps my son feels he needs to

secure this marriage soon.”

Charlie fully understood Daniel’s explanation, and it put him at ease. Naturally, he was pleased with the

praise of his exceptional daughter. In the eyes of every father, their daughter was outstanding and

precious. “Christina didn’t inform me about this.”

Angie didn’t want to waste time and interrupted Charlie’s words. Joseph’s parents were here to

propose, and she saw no reason to prolong the conversation. “I also hold your son in high regard. It’s

clear he’s a highly educated university professor. In the future, he can provide valuable guidance to our

Christina.”

A warm smile crossed Angie’s face as she spoke. Stella whispered to Chris, “Brother, it seems your

leisure days are numbered. Mother has successfully orchestrated a marriage for your sister. Are your

carefree days over?”

Chris grew visibly nervous at his sister’s words, realizing that the current situation wasn’t favorable for

him.

The profession of the university professor had been mentioned repeatedly, and Daniel recognized that

this

misunderstanding needed to be clarified. He was baffled by how his son had transitioned from being a

CEO to becoming a professor, leading to a family-wide misinterpretation.

There were times when his son proved to be quite unpredictable.