A Crazy Night Novel

“Nathaniel?” Anya was surprised to see the man present, as that meant she wouldn’t be able to enter and search for the flash drive.

Nathaniel remained composed and cold, his eyes sparkling with a concealed intensity. He reached out and drew Christina closer to him. “Why did you come back so late?”

His tone carried a hint of complaint, and upon detecting a faint smell of alcohol, he furrowed his brows.

The woman’s face was flushed, and her eyes were glimmering with tears. After all, it was customary to share a meal and enjoy a few drinks with colleagues.

Why does he look so displeased, as if I have committed a mistake?

Anya wanted to follow them inside, but Nathaniel casually closed the door in her face.

As the door slammed shut, she was left standing outside, her frustration mounting.

She couldn’t wait any longer. If she failed to find the flash drive, she would be in danger once Christina returned to Hallsbay.

As Anya walked away, she called Madison. “What’s going on? Christina was away for so long, so why haven’t you managed to snag Nathaniel yet?”

With Nathaniel around, it was difficult to go after Christina.

Madison had been feeling despondent ever since she dropped off Nathaniel at Scenic Garden Manor as he had been ignoring her calls.

Moreover, their collaboration with Taggart Group was not renewed when the contract expired.

Anya never expected Madison to be so incompetent. If she had known, she would have just found a random woman to get close to Nathaniel and obtain some intimate photos.

“We’re at the resort. Hurry over here, and find a way to keep him occupied.”

Madison’s hope ignited once again. “Quick, give me the address.”

Once Christina was inside the room, the alcohol from the drinks she had indulged in earlier finally kicked in, making her feel increasingly dizzy.

way to the bathroom and splashed cold water on her face. When she

to undo them. As she lifted her head, the movement caused a sensation of

her eyes, lost in

pushed open. Nathaniel had heard the loud thud

“What happened?”

and the support around her waist. She lifted her gaze and met the man’s dark eyes. Her breath hitched slightly as she whispered, “I’m fine.”

out first.” Nathaniel supported her

to shower,” Christina said. She did not want to go to bed with the smell of alcohol

arms, the soft illumination accentuating her fair complexion.

had even been to the construction site today, so her

against the washstand. “Should I help you?” he suggested.

his hands started to lift her clothing. The scorching heat of his embrace ignited her blood like a flame, causing her

hand away. Shoving his shoulder, she said,

only consumed a few drinks; there was no need for anyone to help her with showering.

herself to Nathaniel, especially with

you going to stop avoiding me?” Nathaniel tightly held

she replied, feeling trapped under his scorching gaze. She felt like a helpless animal with

grasped her delicate shoulders with both hands. “You know it was a misunderstanding that night. Why do you keep giving me mixed signals and ignoring

speechless. Despite comprehending that it was merely a misunderstanding that night, she couldn’t completely embrace

don’t want to discuss this issue, okay? I have a headache!” Christina pushed his

a sense

sighed softly and left

temples with

body, washing away the weariness of the

emerged from the bathroom, she found the room devoid of Nathaniel’s presence. However, his

each other would only intensify the already palpable awkwardness between them.