Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 504

Christina made her way familiarly to the front desk.

Frank also came to the front desk with an arm around Ava’s shoulders. Christina joked, “How much discount will the

boss give?”

“The current boss is my fiancée. She has the final say on the discount.” As he spoke, Frank tidied the loose ends of

Ava’s hair.

“It’s okay, Christina. I’ll treat you.” Ava had to help her brother.

In that case, what else did Christina not understand? Frank had transferred the shares of Grand Manor. “Thank you.

I was just joking. Let’s go up.”

They walked into the private room.

Christina did not sit down. Instead, she stood politely and waited for the elders to take their seats before sitting

down. She really planned to treat them to a meal. She handed the menu to the Turner family. In Christina’s opinion,

the Turner family were guests and she should be a gracious host.

“Feel free to order anything you want.”

The more Emma saw how polite Christina was, the more she liked her. She was really polite, not the kind of

politeness that was faked. Christina was also very discerning and knew who to take care of. “Thank you.”

She picked up the menu and ordered a few dishes. She pushed the menu to Grace, and Grace directly gave the

menu to Ava. “Ava, order, what you like.”

Ava took the menu from Grace and said, “Thank you, Grace.” She asked Frank to help her mark the dishes they

wanted to

eat.

Christina was surprised by Frank’s act of pampering the little girl. It was really rare for a person who usually had the

same face as Trevon to be as gentle as he was now.

Frank picked up a pen and placed a tick next to Ava’s favorite dishes. He also ordered his mother’s favorite dishes.

He gave the menu to Christina. “That’s all.”

Just as Christina was about to give the menu to Joseph, Joseph spoke first. “I’m not picky. You can do as you please.”

Actually, Emma had already ordered Joseph’s favorite dishes. There was no need for Joseph to order again.

In that case, Christina didn’t force it. She closed the menu and handed it to the waiter standing at the side.

Not long after, the dishes were served one by one. Grace said to Ava, “Ava, help yourself.”

“Oh, thank you, Grace.”

Christina watched in silence. It seemed that there was none of the common conflicts that existed between mother-

in-law and daughter-in-law there. Didn’t they say that mother-in-laws were their daughter-in-law’s natural enemies?

Her mother always complained about the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in television

dramas. She also always expressed her own opinion on them. A small part of the reason why Christina didn’t want

to get married came from her mother.

Her mother had overanalyzed the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. It seemed to Christina

that it was an enmity that had existed eons ago.

Frank had already put on disposable gloves and was slowly separating the meat from the shells of crab and prawns

for Ava. The Turner family people were already used to this and were happy for their daughter to be pampered like

this.

It was impossible for Christina not to be envious of such an atmosphere. She was the eldest in the family, so she

was naturally placed in the role of the eldest sister who had to take care of her younger siblings.

Sometimes, even if she didn’t want to grow up, she had to force himself to grow up. On the other hand, the Yamin

family treated all of the children equally instead of favoring one of them.

Her younger siblings would follow her example, and she was naturally influenced. She had always been the one to

pick bones out for her younger siblings.

While she was in a daze, a crab appeared beside her. It was placed by Joseph, who was sitting beside her. His

magnetic voice said, “Do you want to eat it?”

Christina did not like to eat crabs at the dining table. The first reason was because it was troublesome, and the

second was because it was time-consuming. “No, thank you. You can eat it.”

Joseph had already seen her look at Ava a few times. She also looked at Frank a few times. As meticulous as he

was, Joseph

said, “Why don’t we share half of it each? I can’t finish it either. I will take the meat out for you too. I’m an

obsessive-compulsive person. I like to finish something after I start.”

Christina fell silent.

Although Joseph’s voice was so soft that only the two of them could hear it, Frank, who had sharp ears, heard it. He

smiled. Joseph’s reason was not bad.

During the meal, everyone would shift their gazes to Joseph and Christina. Only Frank and Grace did not do so.

They focused on their food. Ava, in particular, clearly wanted to look at them openly, but she only dared to lower

her head and steal glances at them. She looked very cute doing so. She had to be urged by Frank to eat properly

several times.

The meal ended.

In the lobby downstairs, a few people were holding hands with each other. Ava was in a good mood and skipped

down the stairs. As for why she didn’t take the elevator, it was to make for easier digestion.

When Christina arrived at the front desk, the account had already been crossed out. There was no need to pay.

Christina smiled. She seemed to have been tricked.

She turned around and did not say anything else. The Roberts family clearly did not want her to pay. Frank walked

closer and said, “We’re friends after all. Do you think I’ll let you pay? I’m afraid Chris will scold me to death.”

“Then I will consider it a free meal. Thank you. I’ll leave first. Goodbye Grace, William, Emma, Daniel.”

Then, Christina smiled at Ava’s waving little hand. “Goodbye, Ava.”

“Goodbye, pretty lady.”

Christina introduced herself generously. “My name is Christina. You can call me by my name.”

She smiled politely.

Ava quickly changed her address. “Goodbye, Christina.”

This form of address was more acceptable. Calling her ‘pretty lady’ would draw too much envy from others.

Christina waved her hand. “Goodbye.”

With one hand in his pocket, Joseph walked out. Christina, who was walking in front of him, did not know that he was

following behind her. It wasn’t until a gentle voice behind her spoke up that she realized. “I will see you off.”

See her off? It was only a couple of steps away from the hotel entrance. What was there to send off? Did he intend

to set off fireworks for her?

However, on second thought, Christina had something to tell Joseph. From the atmosphere just now, everyone

seemed to see them as a couple.

When they arrived at the parking lot and stood next to Christina’s red Mercedes-Benz, she looked like she wanted to

say something but hesitated. After thinking for a while, she decided to speak up anyway. “Joseph, they seem to

have misunderstood our relationship. Will it affect you negatively?”

If they did, they could end this partnership in advance.

Joseph didn’t think much of it. He placed one hand on the roof of Christina’s car. “I don’t mind. Do you mind? If you

mind, I can clarify it to them.”

They were all urging her to get married. Even if Joseph wasn’t pulled over to matchmake with her, it would be

someone else. In short, Christina was a little used to being paired up wherever she went.

On the other hand, this was actually another kind of concern from the elders. Now, it seemed that Joseph also had

this kind of trouble. Christina smiled and said, “It’s alright. I’m used to it. If you feel that there’s trouble, you can tell

me. I don’t want to cause you trouble.”

“Is it because you don’t want to cause trouble for me, or is it because you don’t want to cause trouble for all your

partners?” If he didn’t cooperate, there probably would be a second one waiting in the wings.

How could Christina respond to this? It was also her first time working with someone. She was not someone who

would casually find someone to act as a fake suitor. The man seemed to have misunderstood her. “Joseph… Forget

it. Goodbye. If you feel that it’s troublesome, tell me in advance.”

She wanted to explain, but when she met Joseph’s dark and deep eyes, she swallowed the words that were stuck in

her throat. He opened the door of the main driver’s seat, got in, started the engine, and left.

Joseph lit a cigarette and stood there smoking. He held the cigarette between his fingers. The tip of the cigarette

was lit up.

His gaze was fixed on the back of the departing car.

“There are quite a lot of people courting Christina. However, not many people courted her blatantly all these years.

It’s mainly because Christina has a straightforward personality and doesn’t like to flirt. If she likes someone, she

likes them. If she doesn’t like someone, she rejects them mercilessly. I’ve heard that someone has been wooing her

recently. Do you know who is it, Joseph?” Frank asked lazily.

After going to the toilet, Ava came out to the hall. As soon as she came up, she held Frank’s arm and said to her

brother, “Joseph, I think that Christina is not bad. Do you want to consider it? Grace said that she is 29 years old this

year. Isn’t she only two years younger than you?”

Ava was like a natural matchmaker. She was very dedicated and kept saying that it was a good match and they

were very suitable.

Joseph and Frank laughed when they saw this. She was making it sound like no one wanted her brother. But

Christina was indeed not bad. Frank smiled and turned to Joseph. “Good luck.”

On the way back to the Roberts family, Frank’s phone rang continuously. It was from Rose.

The word “My Overlord” kept jumping on the screen of Frank’s phone. He pinched his eyebrows and swiped the

answer button. “Shouldn’t you be behaving like a newlywed?”

On the other end of the line, when Rose heard this, she nearly exploded. “Where did you guys go? Why is there no

one at home? Why didn’t you call me when you went to play?”

Frank reminded again, “Rose, do I need to remind you that you’re married?”

“Nonsense. How could I not know that I’m married? I’m even carrying a child in my belly. Where did you guys go?”

Rose asked again.

“We’re on the way home. Don’t you have to go visiting?”

Rose said, “No need. My mother-in-law gave me special permission not to go out with them. I can just do whatever I

want. You guys hurry up. I’ve been waiting at home for half a day.”

Half an hour ago, the Landor family went out for the Christmas. Since Rose was pregnant, there was no need for

them to participate in the fanfare. They asked Edward to bring her out to play or go to the Roberts family.

When she remembered that Ava had come to Athana, Rose quickly went to the supermarket to buy some food. She

and Edward went straight to the Roberts family. In the end, when she opened the living room door, there was no

one. She asked the bodyguards at the door, but they knew nothing.

Ten minutes later, Frank arrived at the villa’s courtyard in the commercial car. As soon as he got out of the car, he

was met with an extremely dissatisfied look on Rose’s face. She pinned him with a murderous gaze and placed her

hands on her hips.

Ava jogged over. Knowing that Rose was pregnant, she did not dare too friendly around her. She gently grabbed her

arm. “Rose, why are you here?”

“I miss you.” Rose sighed in an exaggerated manner. “I’ve already been abandoned. Once you are married, you

are immediately not one of the family anymore.” These words were directed at Frank. She deliberately raised her

voice and spoke in his direction.

“How is that possible? We thought you were going to go out with Edward’s family for Christmas. If we had known

you weren’t going, we would have asked you to go with us.”

Rose glared at her brother. “Where did you go to?”

Frank acted as if he did not hear anything and walked straight into the living room. Grace said, “Come in quickly.

Don’t stand outside.”

“Rose, why are you here?” William, who had just gotten out of the car, asked his daughter.

“That is because I miss Daddy.” William was overjoyed with her answer.

“Hello, Emma, Daniel. Hello, Joseph.”

Seeing a group of people getting out of the car, Rose stopped acting and called out politely. She was not really

angry, but she was used to quarreling with her brother. Moreover, her mother-in-law did not even let her go with

her for Christmas. She was afraid that Rose would be tired, so how could Rose go out to play? She still knew her

limits. It was just that Rose had not bickered with her brother for a few days and she was itching for it.

“Hello, Rose.” Emma gently helped Rose into the living room. “Your father took us to the golf course.”

Rose hurriedly waved her hand and explained, “Emma, I was joking. I was just fooling around with my brother.”

Emma asked with concern, “Are you feeling okay?”

This question was also asked on behalf of Grace. Edward followed quietly behind them and greeted everyone

politely. Emma and Daniel nodded.

Frank wanted to say that Rose didn’t look uncomfortable at all, not when she was so spirited. She would probably be

like Sherri.

Edward called out, “Grace, William, Joseph.”

Hearing this, Frank smiled and raised his chin at the little girl beside him. “You missed one.”

Ava noticed that everyone was looking at her. She waved her hand and said, “It’s okay. There’s no need.”

Rose thought to herself, “He did it on purpose. Ava is their sister-in-law-to-be. Calling her by that is not a big deal.

But he wants to highlight that fact.”

She signaled Edward to go with the flow, her eyes filled with encouragement.

Meeting Rose’s gaze, Edward smiled and said gently, “Ava… Sister-in-law.”

Ava felt so awkward to have their relationship pointed out so bluntly. She didn’t know what to say. She smiled and

said, “Hello, Edward.”

When he called her sister-in-law, everyone understood. Frank was giving Ava a status. Grace’s lips twitched silently.

She said lightly to Edward, “Have a seat.”