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.”

was unaware of Lucas’ abilities, she knew that she would be at risk of

had to figure out a way

again, and Madison

bumped into Christina in the

Christina had been waiting for her.

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

beautiful in an ethereal and

of Christina, “Mrs. Hadley, are

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

a few seconds, Madison had been judged and punished for her evil

“There’s nothing

never even touched you. That child is not his! How long are you

herself. Her voice turned icy as she added, “If you still refuse to admit it, we can go confront Nathaniel now. How about that?”

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

she was doing behind his back, he would

want from me?” Madison clenched her

was becoming agitated while Christina had become more relaxed and

and drawled, “What I want is simple. I want you to slap yourself twice. Then, I won’t say

myself twice?

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

at Madison and continued, “Nathaniel listens to me now. Even if I told him to fire you without any reason, he would do exactly as

spoken the truth. She truly had

struggle for anything. Whatever Nathaniel had was as good as hers.

want to be bullied so easily. She could not just let

and fear. She

lies were to be exposed,

her throat tighten She choked, “Okay, you’d

leaned back to watch Madison

Madison had even started, she added, “If you slap yourself too lightly, I

She was boiling with rage.

had never before been humiliated in such a way.