A Crazy Night Novel

As a precaution. Preston decided to sound out Nathaniel.

“We’ve been acquainted for years, Mr. Lesley. Do you still not know me?” A cold smile formed on Nathaniel’s lips. “Sebastian is loyal to me. I won’t disappoint him just to please others. He deserves this.”

Nathaniel was right. He didn’t need to please others, for he had the quality of being the one others toadied to.

Preston stared at Nathaniel. He quickly came up with a plan and gave him a vague answer.

“Even though an elder brother can be considered a parent, my parents are still alive and well, so I can’t decide on my parents‘ behalf. I hope you can forgive me for that. The Lesley family isn’t a common household, so if Mr. Taggart wishes to continue staying by my sister’s side, he’ll have to follow the rules Following traditional marriage customs is a must. I’m sure that isn’t a difficult request.”

Preston’s change in attitude caught Sebastian off guard.

Despite the happiness within him, Sebastian forced himself to play it cool. “Rest assured, Mr. Lesley. I’ll respect Victoria’s and the Lesley family’s requests. I won’t let you down.”

He was eager to show Preston his sincerity toward Victoria, but he wasn’t a smooth talker.

Preston didn’t need Sebastian to persuade him with clichés. He gave him a long stare and warned, “Sebastian, remember your promise today.”

At that moment, David raced over with his secretary. “It’s my honor to have you both, Mr. Hadley and Mr. Lesley, attend my mother’s birthday banquet. I apologize in advance if there’s any lack of hospitality.”

David wasn’t hoping much when he sent the invitation to Nathaniel and Preston since it wouldn’t affect him in the slightest if the two didn’t show up, but if they did attend, his social status would rise.

He wouldn’t have to be cautious and check others‘ expressions in the future when he managed his company. Those people might end up being the ones who buttered up to him.

noticed the growing tension between the two, he didn’t dare to approach and had chosen

Labarge. You gave me a chance to settle some troublesome matters. I’ll have to take my leave since I

turned around and left the

gist behind Preston’s words and misunderstood them for some dispute between Preston

butler ran to his side and whispered something

urgent matter with my mother. Please excuse me, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley.” After courteously explaining his departure, David left with his

hadn’t caught sight of Winston since the banquet started. That, along with David’s hasty departure, piqued

tired. Let’s head home.” Nathaniel had never liked attending banquets. Since he had already achieved what he came out to do that day, he didn’t need to continue wasting his time there in the name of talking business. Moreover, Christina was quite far

frowned. “Are we leaving already? We haven’t wished Old Mrs. Labarge a

handling something, so she won’t have time to meet anyone. Sending her a present is enough.” Nathaniel leaned closer and whispered in Christina’s ear, “Winston is here. I’m sure it won’t be peaceful for the Labarge family tonight.

head home, then. I’m a bit tired.” A flash of disappointment flickered across

expose her thoughts immediately. “Sebastian, I’m putting

“Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley.

Christina’s arm and said, “I heard Winston is going to part ways with David. The conflict between them has made them turn against

“I’m free tomorrow. I can

her implication. “All right. I’ll

returned to the car, Nathaniel asked, “What did you talk about with Victoria earlier? You guys were being mysterious, so

completion, she wants to take a look around. Also, she asked for my company to shop for her wedding ring as a

talked about it on WhatsApp. They

looked indifferent, so she couldn’t gauge