Let Me Stay The Night

Emilia wrote: That’s right. Barnaby wanted to snatch the evidence from my hands. I tried to use the evidence to blackmail him for money but ended up on his hit list instead. It was during my escape that I bumped into Sheridan.

She was trembling as she wrote, causing the notebook to make a loud snapping sound with each stroke of her pen.

She continued to write: Sheridan’s appearance was no coincidence. He had been tracking both Barnaby and me. He feared the evidence in my possession and sought to eliminate me. It was he who severed my tongue, rendering me unable to speak. He also demanded that I surrender the evidence, but little did he know I had swallowed it beforehand. Taking advantage of his men’s drunken state, I managed to kill them and escape. Christina, Sheridan will never spare anyone who knows about the existence of that evidence. What happened to Victoria and I was just the beginning. Only you can save us now. If you help me, I will surrender myself to the authorities. I’ve had dealings with Winston and David, and I’ve also cooperated with Yerek. I know all of their secrets, and I’m willing to testify in court!

It was evident that Emilia had reached a point of desperation. With nowhere else to go after her escape, she sought refuge with Victoria, only to discover that the latter was also embroiled in a series of troubles. In fact, the woman was in an even more dire situation than her.

With no choice left, she had initially planned to find a place to hide, but in her moments of despair, she unexpectedly caught sight of Christina emerging from Victoria’s villa.

At that moment, only one thought crossed her mind. I need to stay alive… I must survive!

Emilia noticed how Christina was staying silent, so she continued writing: Sheridan used that evidence to blackmail Nigel into doing his bidding. In fact, his seemingly innocent approach to you was nothing more than a calculated scheme! Sheridan is an incredibly ambitious man, and after being defeated by Nathaniel, he is desperate to make a comeback. He wants to start by bringing down Gibson Corporation before gradually eroding Hadley Corporation’s power. I swear, everything I’ve told you tonight is true, and I would face a fate worse than death if I were to deceive you in any way.

Compared to the woman’s oath, Christina was more concerned about the whereabouts of that evidence.

As such, she asked, “So, where’s that evidence now?”

Emilia eagerly took out a flash drive and handed it to Christina before writing: I’ve only glanced through the contents, and I haven’t tampered with anything. Christina, you’ll help me, won’t you?

She added several question marks at the end of her sentence.

“I can save your life, but for now, the safest place for you is the police station,” came Christina’s reply.

When she saw Emilia trembling at the mention of the police station, she added coldly, “Didn’t you promise to surrender yourself and testify in court? Well, it’s not too late to change your mind now, but know that once you leave this place, you may not live to see tomorrow.

Emilia was well aware that once Sheridan had chosen his prey, escape would become a near-impossible feat. It was precisely this understanding that compelled her to turn to Christina for help.

She wrote: I’ll turn myself in, but you must ensure my safety.

“Deal,” Christina agreed.

her strength drained. She covered her face and broke down into sobs,

get into the car. “Let’s go to the hospital first and then make a stop at the

later, the car pulled away from the hospital with Emilia curled up in a corner, no longer writing

street outside, and her eyes gradually welled up

a lively atmosphere after

trial

noticed that there were several cars

up from her seat in alarm when she heard that, while Christina glanced at her

moment later, Christina’s phone rang. It

right now?”

herself in,” Christina replied,

“Quickly! Someone tampered with your car.

word “explosives” rang loud and clear within the car, causing Lyle’s face to pale. He slammed on the brakes, bringing the car

the door. She all but leaped out when Lyle caught her midway,

few steps when

consumed by the raging flames. Subsequently, an unidentified

the flash drive!

out and clutched the flash drive tightly in her

ensued as screams filled

Christina to a seat by the flower bed, tending to her while making a phone

ahead, her heart feeling

sound of police sirens and the wailing of ambulance vehicles echoed throughout

voice sounded in her

dully, and she could vaguely make out the familiar figure towering in

She opened her mouth. “Nathaniel?”