Let Me Stay The Night

Nathaniel’s gaze was usually icy. Only when he looked at Christina did it become gentle. “Don’t get angry. Just leave it to Sebastian.”

Upon hearing Nathaniel’s words, Sebastian walked past Christina and said thoughtfully. “Mr. and Mrs. Hadley, please stand further away in case the situation gets out of hand.”

Christina nodded. “Thank you, Mr. Taggart.”

Sebastian returned her a faint smile. “You’re too courteous, Mrs. Hadley. This is what I’m best at.”

Nathaniel said, “It’s cold outside. Let’s wait in the car.”

Christina didn’t reply. She turned on her heels and returned to the car with Nathaniel.

The smile on Sebastian’s face faded as he led a group of men to the entrance of the mansion. “May I ask for you and your men to step back and leave the rest to me?” he asked Jasper.

Jasper retreated with his subordinates.

“Tear down this mansion!” At Sebastian’s order, the bodyguards standing behind him immediately raised their baseball bats and began smashing the windows.

Loud crashes echoed across the dark sky above the mansion. The neighbors were jolted awake by the noise and hurried out to investigate the source, When they caught the spectacle in front of Nigel’s house, they tactfully returned to their house and peeked through the windows.

Nigel was new to the neighborhood. His neighbors didn’t talk to him much after learning about his background and his aloof and unfriendly nature.

They had no intention of calling the police upon witnessing something happening over at Nigel’s place. They merely looked on.

The bodyguards were efficient. The initially opulent mansion had turned into a scene from an apocalypse movie in a few short minutes.

led his men into the house. Before long, Nigel was dragged out by two bodyguards and tossed in front of

them. “What you’re doing is a criminal offense!

spotted Christina getting out of the car, her voice abruptly became

strode toward Nigel. “Where’s my father?” she

his head with difficulty. When he met her gaze, a

later, a dark figure swung

Nigel let out an agonized yelp. Under the dim glow, one could see his chin was deformed. His mouth was wide open, and blood was continuously flowing

pain. Every vein in his body bulged at the pain. He curled into

had a tight hold on her, so she merely slumped to

wasn’t the least bit intimidated by her threat. With a cold smile, he said, “Mrs. Lazuli, I just taught him a lesson since he didn’t know the rules. I have shown him mercy since this is only a light punishment. Be prepared for his funeral proceedings if there’s a next time.”

Every word out of his mouth sliced her heart.

she and Nigel were no match for Nathaniel.

has found excellent support to back

hatred in Azure’s eyes was palpable as she glared

close ones, especially Nathaniel’s generation. There was almost no limit

focus wholly on interrogating Nigel. “Nigel, this is the last time

teeth were knocked out. Even

Before Nigel could finish, Christina swung her leg at the same spot Nathaniel had kicked. Even though the force from her kick wasn’t as powerful as Nathaniel’s, it was

on the ground. Other than

She struggled to break free from the bodyguards and crawled toward Christina. “Target your anger at me if you must and spare the

Nigel is innocent?