Let Me Stay The Night

Christina’s first thought was that the deal between Victoria and Emilia had been exposed.

“Is there anyone else who knows about the deal you made with Emilia?” Christina asked.

Victoria pondered over it seriously for a moment before shaking her head. Feeling at a loss, she replied, “The only ones I told were you and Seb.” The next moment, realization dawned on her, and she exclaimed, “It’s Emilia. She must’ve been the one who spilled the beans!”

Christina could not help but feel like something was amiss.

Casting a sharp gaze at Victoria, she asked solemnly. “Victoria, be honest with me. Other than creating a fake identity for Emilia to go abroad and telling her where the evidence is, did you make any other deals with her?”

Without hesitation, Victoria shook her head and replied, “Nope. Christina, there’s really nothing else. I’m telling the truth.”

As the matter concerned her safety, it would not make sense for Victoria to lie.

If the anonymous sender’s objective was to prevent the truth of what happened fifteen years ago from getting exposed by using Emilia’s tragic end to warn Victoria, it was unlikely that Victoria was his first target, and neither would she be the last.

Anyone who was linked to that piece of evidence from fifteen years ago or had seen the evidence was at risk of being killed!

Who could that person be?

Christina fell into deep thought and remained silent for a long time. While watching Christina silently, Victoria was also paying attention to her surroundings, as she was worried that someone would suddenly appear and assault her.

“Victoria, how can you be sure that Emilia is dead?”

“There was a letter in the box warning me to be careful with what I say if I don’t want to end up dying a gruesome death like Emilia. Christina, I tried contacting Emilia, but her phone was switched off. Something bad must have happened to her.”

Taking a pause, she continued, “Emilia did show up at Azure’s funeral yesterday, I saw her talking to Barnaby, but I’m not sure what they spoke about. Emilia needs money, and Winston had gone bankrupt. Since she wouldn’t be able to get anything from him, she would definitely try to get some from Barnaby by threatening him. After all, Barnaby was also involved in what happened fifteen years ago.”

to have made that deal with Emilia. She wouldn’t

around in fear while dialing Sebastian’s number repeatedly. However, none of the calls got

Seb? I tried asking around, but no one knows where he is. You must help me. I’m begging you.

and replied with a stern expression, “Get up first. Sit down, and we can

get angry if you kneel down again.”

was so anxious that all colors had drained

The next moment, Sebastian

the couch and threw herself in Sebastian’s arms. “Seb, I wasn’t able to reach you. I thought

said, “My phone was broken.

sound.”

but her arms were still tightly wrapped

apologetic smile, “Lyle told me what happened. Mrs. Hadley, I’m so sorry to have troubled you. Thanks for rushing

she’s in danger,” Christina replied before continuing, “By the way, Victoria mentioned that you left in a hurry after receiving a phone call.

and Sebastian had gotten injured together, and Nathaniel was still recovering in the hospital. Naturally, Sebastian would not have any work

me. If I reject, he will expose everything Victoria did previously when she was overseas.” Sebastian’s expression darkened as he continued, “I was surrounded when I reached the

that. “I’m so sorry

not your fault. His aim was to lure me away so that they could attack you. I was too stupid to have fallen into their trap. I’m so glad that you managed to hide. Otherwise, they would have

I don’t think so at all. Don’t say that

such things anymore,” Sebastian agreed.

Lyle and I shall take our leave first. Since the other party did not find what they wanted, they might show up here again. You guys should find a new place to stay. Let me know if

at Christina and replied gratefully, Thanks, Mrs. Hadley. Stay safe on your way

turned to leave.

slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to a screeching stop. The woman was propelled forward and almost knocked

what’s going on?” Christina looked up at Lyle while placing a hand on