Let Me Stay The Night

Although Christina was anxious to find the mastermind behind the incident, she was not a reckless person.

If Anya were the real culprit, she would have a backup plan since she dared to do such a thing. The Gibson family would never let it slide if we went to catch Anya without solid evidence. Maybe the Gibson family had been scheming something during this period when they were behaving themselves.

Christina did not want Nathaniel to put himself at risk.

“Nathaniel, no matter what schemes and plots the Gibson family throws our way in the future, you don’t need to let yourself and the Hadley family get treated unfairly for my sake.” Christina snuggled into Nathaniel’s arms. She was disappointed with the Gibson family. “To me, home is where you and the kids are.”

What Christina gave was not just a promise but also unconditional trust toward Nathaniel.

Nathaniel’s lips curved into a smile as he replied, “Okay. I know what I should do. Christina, thank you for entrusting yourself to me.”

Christina looked up and pecked the corner of Nathaniel’s lips. Her smile mirrored his delighted one as she giggled. “Silly. We’re husband and wife. Who should I trust if not you?”

Nathaniel felt his heart skip a beat. He held the back of Christina’s head and pulled her in for a passionate kiss. Unfortunately, they were interrupted by a knock on the door.

Nathaniel’s expression turned grim when their alone time was cut abruptly.

Christina wrapped her arms around his neck and pecked his lips before she backed away. “We’ve got all the time in the world. I’ll make it up to you slowly in the future.”

Nathaniel felt comforted. A confident glint flashed across his dark obsidian-like eyes. “Remember what you said. Don’t you dare think of using money to shoo me away later on.”

He had stuffed the money from before into the bottom drawer of his study table. Out of sight, out of mind. He would not use the money since he had earned it by himself.

Christina beamed and nodded. “I know. I’ll increase your ‘salary’ depending on your performance.”

Finally satisfied, Nathaniel let go of Christina and said to the person outside in a deep voice, “Come in.”

Sebastian pushed open the door and entered. Little did he know that he had narrowly escaped Nathaniel’s wrath.

and assertive. Sebastian still felt overwhelmed by

“Mr. Taggart, what’s the matter? Why are you

at Nathaniel, seeking permission to speak. When Nathaniel nodded, Sebastian replied, “Madison is dead.”

was taken aback to hear

frown and asked, “How did

longer had any value to him, so he locked her in a mental hospital to torture her. He did it to take revenge for Christina. He did not care at all about Madison’s life or

he felt it was strange that Madison died at that juncture.

the matter. The forensic report shows that Madison had fought with someone before she died. The crime scene had been scrupulously handled, but the surveillance cameras were broken. The preliminary suspicion of her death is murder.”

Madison? Why did

the information from Sebastian

her temples. “Stop thinking about it. Leave the

“Do you

“If Anya had directed Madison to kidnap you, it’s only natural that she is a

instincts told her that Anya was responsible for everything, but she

to speak. “After finding out about Madison’s death, the Taggart family wants to find the murderer and teach them a painful lesson. They’d been to Scenic Garden Manor several times, but the security guards had chased them out each time. It won’t be long before they look for you at the

the Taggart family would suspect

reason for them to do as

men to protect them in the shadows. Also, return Madison’s body to the Taggart

Sebastian acknowledged his orders. However, he did not leave right away. Instead, he stared at Nathaniel, hesitating to

glared at him. “Is

for Sebastian to leave so he could continue

meetings regarding the company’s major projects that require your presence. Today is the final deadline. Do

his eyebrows and stared at Sebastian. “Didn’t I tell

canceled in the schedule, but the directors are present in those meetings. There’s nothing I can do to get you