Chapter 801: How Did You Meet

Paul walked away, and only then did Christina realize what had happened.

She thought, 'I have just been flirted with by Paul! Oh my God, it's all because Paul is too handsome. If it were any other time, I would have kicked him. It's all Paul's fault for being so handsome.'

Christina patted her chest, her cheeks slightly flushed.

After that encounter, she didn't feel like running anymore and decided to walk back the way she came.

All the way, Christina's mind was filled with Paul's handsome face getting close to her.

Maybe it was because of this that Christina dreamt of Paul that night, and in the dream, she loved him but couldn't have him!

Unbelievable!

In the morning, after Christina finished a meeting with Knox, Elowen asked her what she wanted for lunch.

Christina saw a tall figure not far away."You guys go ahead, I have something to do." Christina hurriedly chased after him.

"Mr. Thomas," Christina called out to Preston.

Preston turned around, and upon seeing Christina, his eyes lit up with surprise. "Miss Mitchell."

Christina asked, "Haven't you already had your stitches removed?"

That night, he had taken her to the hotel and left, and she hadn't had a chance to get Preston's contact information. Luckily, they ran into each other at the hospital again. No matter what, Christina had to treat Preston to a meal to thank him for his help.

If it weren't for Preston in the elevator that night, the thug who was chasing her wouldn't have hesitated to stop.

"My arm is almost healed. I've been having some headaches lately, so I came for a check-up," Preston said gently.

"How did the check-up go?"

"Nothing serious, just been busy and tired lately."

"Mr. Thomas, do you have time? I'd like to treat you to a meal."

Preston checked the time and thought for a few seconds. "Sure, what do you want to eat?"

"I'm treating you, so you choose."

"Then follow me?"

Christina hurried to her office to take off her lab coat and then met Preston in the parking lot.

Preston took her to a rooftop garden restaurant.

"I can't believe there's such an elegant restaurant here," Christina said, looking at the surroundings. The floor was made of transparent glass, showing the traffic below.

People with a fear of heights probably wouldn't like this restaurant.

Preston said, "There are many unique restaurants around here. I'll take you to them next time."

Christina nodded slightly. Although Preston wasn't as stunningly handsome as Paul, he wasn't unattractive either. His features were delicate, and he had a refined, gentlemanly demeanor.

Preston smiled slightly. "Why are you looking at me like that? Is there something on my face?"

Christina replied, "No, Mr. Thomas, what do you do for a living?"

"I'm the general manager of a company."

It seemed Preston was a business elite.

Preston and Christina chatted happily while eating.

When Christina went to pay the bill, the waiter told her that Preston had already paid.

"Consider this meal on me. I have a habit of not letting ladies pay," Preston said apologetically.

Hearing this, Christina didn't know what to say.

"Christina!" A familiar voice called out, and Christina looked in its direction.

Paul walked over. His walking posture was slightly better than the night before, but if you looked closely, you could still see something odd.

"What are you doing here?" Christina thought she had been running into Paul too often lately.

'How could I run into him everywhere?' Christina was confused.

"This is a restaurant, of course, I'm here to eat," Paul glanced at Preston.

"Do you know each other?" he asked.

Christina said, "Yes."

Paul looked at Preston with a half-smile and asked Christina, "Do you know who he is?"

When Preston saw Paul, he raised an eyebrow but maintained a gentle expression.

"What do you mean?" Christina felt there was more to Paul's words.

Paul put his hands in his pockets, his face expressionless. "Nothing, I have something to do, so I'm leaving."

With that, he walked past Christina and left.

Christina was baffled.

"Let's go, I'll take you back to the hospital," Preston said gently.

"Okay."

Paul sat in his car, watching Christina get into Preston's car. They seemed to be having a good time, laughing and talking.

He tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

He didn't want to hurt his arranged marriage partner, but Preston was using underhanded tactics.

Paul thought inwardly, 'Is Christina blind to be so friendly with Preston? Could she really be interested in Preston?'

Paul irritably unbuttoned the top button of his shirt.

For the past two days, Knox had been making sure Christina left work on time. After dinner, Christina went for a walk with her aunt, Gaia Wright.

In the evening, the sky was filled with a beautiful glow. The weather in Country Y had been perfect lately, not too hot or cold, very comfortable.

"Christina, you're not getting any younger. Shouldn't you start thinking about your marriage?" Gaia asked.

"Auntie, I'm still young. My career is just starting, and I haven't even become a director yet," Christina said, clinging to Gaia's arm playfully.

"By the time you become a director, you'll be old."

Becoming a director wasn't easy. It required passing numerous exams and accumulating enough experience.

Christina was just making excuses.

"I don't want to rush you, but you haven't been in a relationship since you became an adult. Not even a crush during your teenage years."

"Who said I didn't?"

"Who did you have a crush on?"

"The most popular guy in my high school."

Gaia was silent for a moment.

"Did you confess to him?"

"He's married."

Christina wouldn't ruin someone's marriage.

Besides, she no longer had a crush on him.

"Your dad said that Paul from the Thomas Family is pretty good-looking. Don't you like good-looking guys? Why not consider him?"

"I..."

"Christina," Paul walked over from around the corner. Seeing Christina's aunt, he smiled politely, "Hello, ma'am."

Gaia's eyes lit up when she saw Paul's face.

"And you are?"

"I'm Paul. I went on a date with Christina."

"So you're Paul." Gaia's impression of Paul improved instantly, seeing how polite and well-mannered he was.

"Christina often talks about you, saying you're very handsome, and you really are."

Paul looked at Christina in surprise. "Thank you, and you look very young yourself, not a wrinkle in sight."

Gaia was delighted by the compliment.

Christina's mouth twitched. 'When had I ever mentioned Paul to Gaia? It is Gaia who had brought him up earlier.'

"What do you want?" Christina asked.

"Can I have a word with Christina?" Paul asked Gaia.

"Sure, you young people talk. I'll take a walk over there and be back soon." Gaia withdrew her hand from Christina's and gave them some space.

Christina's face heated up as she remembered the incident from the other night.

"Go ahead, what do you want?" she asked coldly.

Paul's brow furrowed, and he looked serious.

Paul asked, "How do you know Preston?"