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.

family’s heir to be a horribly disfigured man who stood no

not be farther

was so handsome it was impossible

a tailored suit that flattered his tall

couple of steps, he was right in

unreal looks were only the tip of

horror, she was starting to realize that he was the man from the

flashed through his

he was satisfied that he had found the correct person, he replied, “That’s ‘husband’ for you.” His response knocked the breath

was on the verge of a

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

Mr. Hadley.” “That

to take Christina home,”

happening? Christina finally snapped out of her shock-induced trance and asked, “Aren’t we already divorced?” His actions perplexed her to no

gaze glinted dangerously before he uttered, “The divorce agreement

Hadley.” Christina did a poor job of hiding

but to follow

in Nathaniel’s Lincoln stretch limousine was

far from the Steele residence, Christina shouted, “Stop the car!” The driver instinctively stepped

promptly opened the door, ready to make