Let Me Stay The Night

Christina played with the children in the front yard. Then, she drew pictures with them

Acnoon drew close Lucas and Camila grew tired of playing. Hence, Christina instructed the nanny to take them back to their room for an afternoon nap.

Later, Nathaniel worked in the study, Sebastian arranged some documents, and Christina lounged on the couch, drawing on her tablet

A knock on the door interrupted the quiet atmosphere of the room. The door swung open, and Madison walked in

The women’s eyes met, and Christina recalled what Francis said the day before yesterday.

It was Madison who had leaked the secret back then.

However, without any evidence, it was just her word against Madison’s. She would achieve nothing and just put Madison on her guard if she were to confront her.

Then, a thought suddenly crossed Christina’s mind. She looked at Sebastian and asked, “Hey, Sebastian, you told me before that you still have the computer that was hacked four years ago, right?”

Yes, that’s right. Mr. Lucas said he would help me restore the data and identify the thief,” replied Sebastian in a serious tone.

He had kept the computer in good condition with that hope in his heart.

Madison tensed up. Why did Christina bring up this matter all of a sudden? No, I must not let her bring up this matter!

“It’s been so long. Back then, the best hackers were hired to crack it, and all had failed,” countered Madison in a deliberately calm voice.

“No harm trying again.” Christina’s steely gaze pierced right through Madison. “What are you scared of?”

“I… No, what I meant was, the virus was very powerful. I’m just afraid that an information leak might happen again.” Madison looked away to hide her guilt.

The corners of Christina’s lip lifted in a small smirk. She gave Madison a loaded look but said nothing.

Ever since Sebastian had asked Lucas for help without prior authorization, Nathaniel had been worried about Lucas’ safety, so he had forbidden anyone from mentioning Lucas’ skills.

Sebastian glanced at Nathaniel, seeking his input.

“Bring the computer over tomorrow,” said Nathaniel casually.

“Yes, Mr. Hadley.”

her stomach. Although she was unaware of Lucas’ abilities, she knew that she would be at risk of being exposed if the

to figure out a way to stop any investigation.

and Madison left

into Christina in the corridor

Christina had been waiting for

wore a long chiffon dress which she had cinched at the waist with

quietly, she looked beautiful in an ethereal

thoughts of Christina, “Mrs. Hadley, are you waiting

you’ve done to Nathaniel. I’ll allow you to leave with your dignity intact,” said Christina in a calm and measured voice.

had been

Christina had stripped her bare. “There’s nothing for you to expose! Do not simply accuse

child is not his! How long

as she added, “If you still refuse to admit it, we

where Nathaniel was working. Although the women were not speaking loudly, every word still felt like bullets shooting through Madison’s

his back, he would be angry, and he would

Madison clenched her fists, glaring at

becoming agitated while Christina had become more

and drawled, “What I want is simple. I want you to slap yourself

Slap myself twice?

Madison’s eyes. “Christina, you’re asking for too much. Who do

“Nathaniel listens to me now. Even if I

truly had

struggle for anything. Whatever Nathaniel had was

bullied so easily. She could not just

wide with disbelief and fear. She

be exposed, she would

her throat tighten She choked, “Okay,

smirked and leaned back to watch Madison carry out her

slap yourself too lightly, I will

was boiling with

humiliated in such