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.

have been stripped away by Christina, and her

in the form of an inkwell. Your father wanted to kill Nigel because he desired to seize control 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

Christina’s face contorted.

having found Christina’s vulnerable spot, continued to

and warm hand reached out from the side, firmly

the hand belonged without needing to

Azure’s words were apparent. The look on her face revealed her murderous intent, and it was Nigel who initiated the assault. “Nigel’s company won’t be able to survive more than seven days, and Mrs. Lazuli has never abandoned her quest to reclaim Gibson Corporation from you. The fastest way to salvage the situation is by convincing your father to invest in Nigel’s company.

understanding with Nathaniel, immediately grasped his implication.

that he was advising her against acting rashly, as impulsive states

to harm

replied softly before flashing a smile to ease his mind. “Let’s head inside.” Before this, Sebastian had investigated the mansion, so he could effortlessly guide Christina and Nathaniel to the study. He turned the inkwell and the bookshelf gently moved, revealing a wooden staircase.

stench of blood, mingled with the damp and musty air, assaulted their senses, causing

in the basement, illuminating the space and revealing a vivid trail of blood that extended from the entrance and

any concern for the safety of

of her. “Christina, let Sebastian take a

never permit Christina, who was

have a bad feeling. Nathaniel. I want to go down. I need to go

complete sentence. Her intuition had always been accurate, and as father and daughter shared a deep connection, she suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of

Nathaniel’s voice carried a hint of sternness. He embraced Christina, ensuring she would not accidentally fall down the stairs. “The ambulance is already

and within