A Crazy Night Novel

Azure, fully aware of Nathaniel’s seriousness, panicked and exclaimed, “No!”

Sebastian ignored her and walked past her while she, disregarding her image, clung desperately to his legs.

Her eyes turned crimson as she locked her gaze on Christina. “Christina, I’ll tell you where your father is if you promise me to spare Nigel’s life. He’s severely injured, and the longer you delay, the greater the danger he will face!”

At that point, Azure had fully expressed her favoritism toward Nigel.

Feeling a painful sensation in her chest, Christina clenched her fists. She feigned nonchalance and responded, “Nigel is not faring any better. I’m certain you called a doctor in the middle of the night to tend to my father’s injuries. Between my father and Nigel, whose life do you think is more resilient?”

She extended her hand to a nearby bodyguard, who promptly comprehended her intention and respectfully placed a dagger in her palm.

Nathaniel arched his brows in surprise but surprisingly did not intervene or stop her.

Christina, wielding the dagger, walked up to the unconscious Nigel, her gaze icy and fixed on Azure.

“I can easily end Nigel’s life now.” A corner of her lips quirked up. “After all, the Stones are already troubled by the existence of an illegitimate son. If I get rid of him on their behalf, I’m sure they won’t come after me.”

The mention of “illegitimate son nearly gave Azure a heart attack. She had kept this secret hidden for years, even favoring Nigel shamelessly, all because he carried the blood of her beloved man.

Even though she could not marry Barnaby, Azure believed she had triumphed over Constance in her own way. Giving birth to Barnaby’s son had been the most joyous experience since she married into the Gibson family, and she had never once regretted it.

Now that Christina held Azure’s fate in her hands, the latter had no choice but to compromise.

once proud demeanor seemed to have been stripped away by Christina,

to kill Nigel because he desired to seize control of his company, Nigel stood his ground and refused, so your father made his move. The injuries he sustained were his own doing. Nigel’s actions were merely acts

Christina’s face contorted.

to that.” Azure, having found Christina’s vulnerable spot, continued to exploit her weakened emotional state as she

hand reached out from the side, firmly enveloping Christina’s cold and trembling

hand belonged without needing to

was Nigel who initiated the assault. “Nigel’s company won’t be able to survive more than seven days, and Mrs. Lazuli has never abandoned her quest to reclaim Gibson Corporation from you. The fastest way to salvage the situation is by convincing

understanding

acting rashly, as impulsive states would often lead

allow anyone to harm Christina. That was his unwavering principle.

“Let’s head inside.” Before this, Sebastian had investigated the mansion,

of something sinister. The heavy stench of blood, mingled with the damp and musty air, assaulted

all the lights in the basement, illuminating the space and revealing a vivid trail of blood that extended from

any concern for the

her. “Christina, let

never permit Christina, who was carrying his child, to venture into such an environment

have a bad feeling. Nathaniel. I want to go down. I need to

that she could not articulate a complete sentence. Her intuition had always been accurate, and as father and daughter shared a deep connection, she suddenly felt an unprecedented sense

embraced Christina, ensuring she would not accidentally fall down the stairs. “The

descended into the basement, and