Let Me Stay The Night

Christina didn’t immediately agree to Nigel’s conditions. “I need time to verify whether what you’re saying is true. Before that, I expect you to behave yourself and stay in your lane. It’s a condition that must be met for us to successfully collaborate.”

It was obviously an unfair agreement, but Nigel was not in a position to refuse.

Nigel had already lived through almost two–thirds of his life. As a deeply traditional person, he didn’t have extravagant expectations for the time that remained. His only wish was to have someone dear to him by his side in his old age and provide him with support until his final days.

Now that Anya was gone, Yerek became the only person Nigel could truly depend on.

Nigel looked back on the days of boundless glory when he had control over the Gibson family and compared it to his current situation. His overwhelming emotion wasn’t one of regret but rather a deep- seated self–directed anger for not being ruthless enough.

Because of his momentary lapse in judgment, he had inadvertently provided his long–suffering prey with an opportunity to turn the tide.

“I’m already a prisoner with my life and death in your hands. There’s nothing I can do,” said Nigel with a bitter smile, his face marked by a growing look of defeat and weariness.

No matter how dire Nigel’s circumstances were, they failed to elicit even a hint of compassion from Christina as the death of her mother and the tormenting years her father had endured in a wheelchair only served to fuel her hatred toward Nigel.

All of a sudden, a sinister idea blossomed in Christina’s heart.

“In consideration of your somewhat sincere intentions, Nigel, I’ll share a little tidbit of information with you.” Christina’s lips curled into a menacing smirk. “Do you remember Emilia? Anya’s death may have. something to do with her. Yerek and Emilia share a close relationship behind the scenes. Who knows. perhaps Yerek could have had some involvement in the incident.”

With that, Christina whirled around and left without sparing another backward glance.

“What do you mean by that, Christina? Come back here and make things clear!”

A scream of rage tore from Nigel’s throat, echoing behind her, followed by the sound of something heavy crashing to the floor.

Nigel’s own flesh and blood had conspired to harm his half–sister. The source of this tragedy stemmed from Nigel’s insatiable greed. Undoubtedly, he deserved to bear the weight of this agonizing guilt.

to survive by some stroke of luck, he would be condemned to a

the prison gates, coming to a pause in front of her car. Gazing up at the somber. ashen sky, she let out a

burdened Christina’s heart like

Nigel firsthand, she

asked, “Mrs. Hadley, if you are facing any challenging problems that need solving. I’m here to offer my

of issues that need to be resolved, and your assistance

“Please, do tell.”

me to the designated

won several international racing championships, was skilled in driving almost any mode of transportation, whether it be airborne, aquatic, or terrestrial. There was hardly any type of vehicle he

from the detention center to the city center would normally take half an hour by car. If the

speed of the car had to

he said, “Mrs. Hadley, I’ll try to drive faster to ensure you

junior is notorious for being late to appointments: Usually, it’s others who have to wait for

remark, Christina strode toward the

ease, stepped forward

but I can do it myself next

part of my job. There’s no need to be so

nothing further and got into the car. Lyle

that followed, she admired

of the restaurant, Christina remained in awe. Not only did Lyle drive

“What’s wrong, Mrs. Hadley?”

out of the car and opened the backseat door. Upon noticing Christina’s dazed expression, he felt his heart leap to his throat, concerned that she might have been