Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

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 him.

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.