Let Me Stay The Night

Victoria had long disliked Melanie, and when she heard Melanie yelling at Christina, the anger she had barely suppressed flared up again.

“Watch your tone, Melanie.” Victoria swung her fist at the other woman as a warning. “Or do you want another beating?”

Having experienced Victoria’s wrath, Melanie shivered involuntarily as she huddled in the corner of the couch with a blanket around her.

Christina broke the tense atmosphere. Compared to Victoria’s rough methods, Christina preferred to use non-confrontational methods.

“I have given you a few days to think. You should have figured out why I had someone lock you up.” Christina smiled lightly, but her gaze was ice-cold. “I want to know why you suddenly changed your mind and decided to cause trouble for Sebastian.”

Melanie sniffled arrogantly. “If I tell you, will you act as if nothing happened and let me go?”

Victoria sneered. “Have you ever seen a mistress with a happy ending?”

“I told you, my relationship with Mr. Taggart is consensual. Since I’m not forcing him to take any responsibility for me. I’m technically not his mistress, Melanie retorted fearfully.

Hearing this, Victoria exploded in anger. “Nonsense! Sebastian clearly doesn’t know you. You used despicable means to manipulate him. Consensual relationship? Bullsh*t! Are you not ashamed of what you said?”

Besides being Victoria’s rival, Melanie was nothing more than a shameless woman trying to get into bed with Sebastian. In the face of such a vixen. Victoria’s years of good upbringing collapsed at this moment.

If it weren’t for Christina watching by the side, Melanie wouldn’t have been so lucky. She wouldn’t be able to taunt Victoria while wrapped in a blanket and enjoying the warmth..

prisoner, she still held her head high and stubbornly declared, “Although you’re dating Mr. Taggart, you’re not even willing to acknowledge him officially. How are you fit to compete with me? It’s evident enough that the Lesleys look down on Mr. Taggart’s background. Just look at the recent scandals exposing your relationship. The Lesleys clearly consider your relationship a

Smack!

air seemed to

slap, her face remaining impassive. Victoria stood frozen, her eyes wide with shock, taking

Christina angrily. Biting her lower lip

the coffee table and tossed them directly at Melanie, a display of her defiance and support for Victoria.

so I found a rich person to back me up. It’s too difficult to win over Nathaniel, and I don’t want to waste this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That’s why I approached Sebastian. He is a popular figure around Nathaniel and has been managing the entertainment company for him. If I get involved with him, I can at least have leverage over him even if

at Victoria and persisted in provoking her. “Ms. Lesley certainly has excellent taste and luck. Simply by acting like a pampered young lady, she manages to capture Mr. Taggart’s heart.” Tilting her head to the side, she directly confronted Victoria, asking. “Why don’t you enlighten me on your secrets? How about teaching me

that Melanie was trying to

latter glared at Melanie with murderous intent. “Don’t be so arrogant,

Hadley, I have told you everything you want to know. Considering that we both share the same surname, why don’t

I’ll let you go.” Christina’s response came as an

reaction. Her thoughts became muddled, and she struggled to regain

go!” Victoria gritted her teeth. “She’s just a somewhat famous internet celebrity. If she doesn’t have someone

men like Nathaniel, who are rare enough. Take Mr. Taggart for example, he’s a good man

fiery glare, Victoria issued a stern warning. “Shut your mouth! If I ever hear

only! All

gentle and understanding women. Melanie stood up as she said, “If you