Let Me Stay The Night

Azure, fully aware of Nathaniel’s seriousness, panicked and exclaimed, “No!”

Sebastian ignored her and walked past her while she, disregarding her image, clung desperately to his legs.

Her eyes turned crimson as she locked her gaze on Christina. “Christina, I’ll tell you where your father is if you promise me to spare Nigel’s life. He’s severely injured, and the longer you delay, the greater the danger he will face!”

At that point, Azure had fully expressed her favoritism toward Nigel.

Feeling a painful sensation in her chest, Christina clenched her fists. She feigned nonchalance and responded, “Nigel is not faring any better. I’m certain you called a doctor in the middle of the night to tend to my father’s injuries. Between my father and Nigel, whose life do you think is more resilient?”

She extended her hand to a nearby bodyguard, who promptly comprehended her intention and respectfully placed a dagger in her palm.

Nathaniel arched his brows in surprise but surprisingly did not intervene or stop her.

Christina, wielding the dagger, walked up to the unconscious Nigel, her gaze icy and fixed on Azure.

“I can easily end Nigel’s life now.” A corner of her lips quirked up. “After all, the Stones are already troubled by the existence of an illegitimate son. If I get rid of him on their behalf, I’m sure they won’t come after me.”

The mention of “illegitimate son nearly gave Azure a heart attack. She had kept this secret hidden for years, even favoring Nigel shamelessly, all because he carried the blood of her beloved man.

Even though she could not marry Barnaby, Azure believed she had triumphed over Constance in her own way. Giving birth to Barnaby’s son had been the most joyous experience since she married into the Gibson family, and she had never once regretted it.

Now that Christina held Azure’s fate in her hands, the latter had no choice but to compromise.

to have been stripped

of his company, Nigel stood his ground and refused, so your father made his move. The injuries he sustained were his own doing. Nigel’s actions were merely acts of self-defense. Christina, if you were to report this to the

Christina’s face contorted.

attest to that.” Azure, having found Christina’s vulnerable spot, continued to exploit her weakened emotional state

out from the side,

knew exactly to whom the hand belonged without needing to look at

“Nigel’s company won’t be able to survive more than seven days, and Mrs. Lazuli

exceptional understanding with Nathaniel, immediately grasped

he was advising her against acting rashly, as

would never allow anyone to harm Christina. That was his unwavering principle.

to ease his mind. “Let’s head inside.” Before this, Sebastian had investigated the mansion, so he could effortlessly guide Christina and Nathaniel

staircase, a faint glimmer hinted at the presence of something sinister. The heavy stench of blood, mingled with the

the space and revealing a vivid trail of blood

overpowering any concern for the

the basement, but Nathaniel swiftly grabbed hold of her. “Christina, let Sebastian take a team of men down there first. I’ll stay

concealed within the basement, Nathaniel would never permit Christina, who was carrying

voice trembled uncontrollably as she spoke. “My dad, he.. I have a bad feeling. Nathaniel. I want to go down. I need

always been accurate, and as father and

carried a hint of sternness. He embraced Christina, ensuring she would not accidentally fall down the stairs.

descended into the basement, and