Let Me Stay The Night

When Christina heard Azure’s voice at the noisy banquet, she had initially thought it was just her imagination.

However, upon turning around and seeing Azure in a heated debate with two other wealthy ladies, Christina felt her mood sink.

She was sure the only Gibson family member she had sent an invitation to was Timothy, so why did Azure show up uninvited? As if that wasn’t bad enough, the latter even had the check to cause a scene at the banquet!

Christina promptly set her glass of juice down and was about to storm off when Nathaniel held her back.

The man had also spotted Azure, but unlike his wife, he could control his temper better. “Old Mr. Stone is here, too,” he mumbled.

Thankfully, Christina quickly caught on to what Nathaniel was implying. Oh, that’s odd… Why would Azure and Barnaby attend the banquet together? Isn’t he eager to break off all ties with her? When did they reconcile? More importantly, why have they decided to make a public appearance? Aren’t they afraid of Sheridan kicking up a fuss? Argh! I can’t make heads or tails of this! However, I’ve got to hand it to Azure… She must be pretty impressive if she managed to melt someone as cold-hearted as Barnaby.

Having noticed how baffled Christina was, Nathaniel spoke up. “Sheridan has mostly been away on business trips, and besides, he has enough problems to deal with. I doubt he knows half of what his father’s doing.”

Ha. I know Sheridan well. Azure wouldn’t be strutting around like she owns the place if he were here. Then again, it’s a pity to see what she has become. The Mrs. Lazuli I knew had always been a classy and dignified woman. Alas, the cruel reality of life has dulled her shine and changed her mindset, turning her into one of those unsophisticated and narrow-minded ladies who shamelessly flaunt their wealth…

“More than half of Jadeborough’s most influential people are in attendance today. I can’t let her stir up trouble in my turf,” Christina retorted before pulling her hand away and walking toward Azure.

However, just as she was nearly approaching the woman, the latter suddenly turned and left. Christina wanted to give chase, but the two ladies who had bickered with Azure began swarming around her.

“Mrs. Hadley, today’s the grand opening of your studio. You shouldn’t be letting any Tom, Dick, or Harry attend the event!” one of them piped up.

Mrs. Gibson said earlier?” the other added, though with a hint of sarcasm. “Old Mr. Stone has already accepted Nigel into the Stone family, and it’s only a matter of time before

didn’t mean she’d tolerate others making fun and speaking ill of the latter

guest That said, I wouldn’t be a good host if I chased them away now, would I? As

ladies quickly realized what Christina truly meant. However, despite their frustration, they knew they weren’t in a position to

were the ones who had stirred up

you anymore. Goodbye,” the two

but by then, the latter was nowhere to be found. At the same time, Julia had sent someone to inform the young woman that she wanted to

choice, Christina went off to look for Julia

main banquet hall and roaming around,

to ensure no one was looking at her, she hurriedly walked to the table and dropped a pill into the glass of champagne. Within

up the glass and swirled it gently, a wicked smile tugging at her lips. Satisfied, she spun

heads suddenly popped out from behind a large floral arrangement. With a slice of cake in each hand and cream at the corners of her mouth, Camila turned to her brother, wide- eyed and anxious. “Lucas, that

wiped his sister’s mouth with his handkerchief before putting it back into his pocket. “Come on. Let’s follow her and see

as she danced around excitedly, her

of the cakes away from Camila. “I’ll hold on to this for you first. You can

that, Camila chuckled and led Lucas to the lounge by

outside the lounge

from

shifted his focus back onto