Let Me Stay The Night

Standing by the full-length windows of a private room on the second floor was Nathaniel. His hands were in his pockets, and he stared at her with such intensity as if he was a devil in the abyss.

Christina felt a chill run down her spine.

At that moment, she felt like an unfortunate rabbit that was spotted by the hunter after escaping his trap. Serious consequences awaited her.

“Bailey. I’m going to the second floor.”

“What for?” asked Bailey quizzically.

“Look for yourself.” Christina jerked her chin in the direction of the room so her friend knew where to look.

Bailey got the shock of her life when she looked up and met Nathaniel’s fiery gaze. She felt as if her heart almost exploded. “I-I’ll go with you.”

The two braced themselves as if they were about to confront a fearsome enemy and made their way to the room on the second floor-its door was already open.

Other than Nathaniel, there was another tall figure sitting on the couch in the room.

It was Julian; he flashed Christina a polite smile.

Christina gave Julian a nod of acknowledgment and slowly walked over to Nathaniel like a little girl who had made a mistake, hanging her head and waiting to be scolded.

“So, you were working overtime here?” Nathaniel interrogated.

protect the latter. “It’s not her fault. I was the one who brought her here. If you’re going to harm her, you should do it to me instead.”

brow, half amused and half baffled. Harm her? Just what exactly does Christina say

Bailey’s sleeve discreetly, hinting at the

her friend flashed her a look that seemed

herself look more domineering and confident, Bailey placed her hands on her hips and snorted. “Did you bully her? She was in a bad mood and came to me for

wrinkled in confusion as he studied Christina even more

tell me? Why did she come to a

arrange her thoughts to tell Nathaniel of her troubles, but Bailey had already poured all of her secrets.

makes you think you’re the only one who can come out to enjoy yourself? Christina can,

she can You can do whatever you want”

corners of Christina’s lips twitched when

never meant

she called for the server “Ill get your most expensive set meal”

make the arrangements now,” responded the server with a

wine, and delectable dishes were laid out on

lips, baffled by the absurd amount of food before her. “Why order so much alcohol? How

“That’s

it to maintain an impression,” Bailey declared proudly.

that, Bailey picked the largest bottle of hard liquor and was about to uncork it when a deep, rich voice sounded. “Kids