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.

rumors had painted the Hadley family’s heir to be a horribly disfigured

be farther from the

it was impossible to tear one’s eyes away from

tailored suit

couple of steps, he was right in front

“Y-You’re Nathaniel Hadley?” Nathaniel’s unreal looks were only the tip

she was starting to realize that he

flashed through his

the

on the verge

by Nathaniel’s visit was Gideon, who was

Mr. Hadley.”

here to take Christina home,”

her shock-induced trance and asked, “Aren’t

gaze glinted dangerously before he uttered,

Mrs. Hadley.” Christina did a poor job of hiding her

and Miranda hovering around, she had no choice but to follow Nathaniel into his car and leave

Lincoln

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

promptly opened the door, ready