A Crazy Night Novel

“The Hadley family?” Christina, Gideon, and Miranda were equally stunned.

They gaped at the housekeeper, who added, “Mr. Nathaniel Hadley is here to escort Ms.

Steele home.” “Nathaniel Hadley?” Christina’s mouth remained agape with shock as she stared at the housekeeper for confirmation.

Alas, the housekeeper nodded in affirmation.

Damn it! Christina cursed her chatty mouth for jinxing herself.

The arranged marriage between the Steele and Hadley families lasted three years, but not a single Hadley had ever visited their home.

Now, seemingly out of nowhere, the groom himself was at the Steeles’ doorstep.

Gideon and Miranda’s shock turned to delight when they learned Nathaniel was there for Christina.

Gideon said, “Invite him in!” “I’m already here.” While Christina was still confused, a male voice drifted from outside.

The speaker sported a rich baritone and sounded self-assured yet somewhat distant at the same time.

A second later, an extremely handsome man stepped into their lines of sight.

Christina visibly stiffened when she met his gaze.

had painted the Hadley family’s heir to be a horribly disfigured man who stood no

be farther from the

was impossible to tear one’s eyes away

wore a tailored suit

of steps, he was right in front

unreal looks

was starting to realize that he was the man

flashed through

Christina, and once he was satisfied that he had found the correct person, he replied, “That’s ‘husband’ for you.”

the

only person thrilled by Nathaniel’s visit was Gideon, who was all smiles as

Hadley.” “That won’t be

to take Christina home,”

shock-induced trance and

glinted dangerously before he uttered, “The divorce agreement

Christina did a poor job of hiding

no choice but to follow Nathaniel

in Nathaniel’s Lincoln

Christina shouted, “Stop the car!” The driver instinctively stepped on the brakes and parked the car at the side

the door, ready