Let Me Stay The Night

There could only be two reasons Azure sought him out. It was either for Nigel or for Yerek.

Timothy had lost count of how many times Azure came pleading for Nigel’s case. His patience was wearing thin from her repetitive and selfish act.

“You want me to provide a letter of forgiveness for Nigel?” Timothy’s voice was gentle, but his eyes lacked any hint of warmth.

Azure thought he was considering her proposal. Her spirit was lifted, and her gaze on Timothy softened with renewed affection.

“Yes. If you find the writing tedious, I can ask someone else to draft it for you. All you need to do is sign the letter,” Azure said.

A derisive smile crossed Timothy’s face. “What do you presume I could possibly write in such a letter?”

A cold prickle of dread stung Azure’s heart at his words, but before she could retort, Timothy ruthlessly tore through her façade of selfishness.

“Shall I write how Nigel has been vying for the Gibson family’s power, schemed the death of my wife, leading to my physical impairment and enduring mental torture for fifteen years? Or how Nigel abused his position, transferring assets in an attempt to secure his position, even contemplating murder when it failed? Every single crime that Nigel committed was a life’s worth of atonement. Even if I were to provide this letter, do you think a judge would acknowledge it?” Timothy mocked.

Azure’s lips trembled, and she remained silent for a long while before she managed to choke out a coherent response.

“Even if Nigel is released early, he won’t pose any threat to you and Christina. The Gibson family will still belong to you,” she reasoned.

“The Gibson family has always belonged to Christina and me. You don’t even have the right to mention Gibson Corporation,” Timothy spat.

Azure continued to make her case and said, “Yes, I admit my selfishness contributed to today’s tragedy. Timothy, I can confidently tell you that Barnaby has agreed to acknowledge Nigel as his son. If Nigel wishes to compete in the future, it will be for the Stone family’s assets. He won’t interfere in the Gibson family’s affairs.”

Timothy looked at the woman derisively and remained silent.

you for not acknowledging me. But I did give birth to you. For the sake of that, leave me

to her pleas, and he was not stirred in the slightest. “Did you know Nigel asked to see me today? He said the same thing, only that he was trying

in shock. “Nigel? What did Nigel say

worried his actions would endanger his only kin. He asked me to spare Yerek. As a trade–off, he told me who were the people involved in the

at Azure with a hint of amusement in his eyes. “Barnaby’s name was on

approaches were as contrasting as

What a ludicrous situation!

her face ashen. “That’s impossible. Barnaby

that only Nigel was the mastermind behind the scheme, with her and

want to conspire

wrap her mind

out, her last source of support would

champagne before her, a streak of

smile on her face, Azure managed, “After what you’ve said, it seems I’ve no face left

his gaze. “If that’s the case,

the champagne toward Timothy and said rather assertively, “Drink this, and from now on,

hardly good

a moment before reaching

brass bells as she held her breath in anxiety, fearing he might

it!” Two shrill, youthful voices rang out in unison. The next second, the door was pushed open

something in it!

a glare at Azure. “Are you that desperate to see me

They’re talking nonsense. How could you believe