LET ME STAY THE NIGHT
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Chapter 10 Torn Between Love and Betrayal img
Chapter 11 Exposed Lies img
Chapter 12 Unveiling Secrets img
Chapter 13 The Black Card Revelation img
Chapter 14 The Black Card's Dilemma img
Chapter 15 A Night of Deception and Duty img
Chapter 16 Under the Mask img
Chapter 17 Dancing with Shadows img
Chapter 18 Unveiled Truths img
Chapter 19 Venomous Hearts and Hidden Desires img
Chapter 20 The Deceptive Escape img
Chapter 21 A Clash of Fates img
Chapter 22 Unspoken Ties img
Chapter 23 Torn Between Hearts img
Chapter 24 A Heartfelt Rejection img
Chapter 25 The Unexpected Entry img
Chapter 26 Designs and Discontent img
Chapter 27 A Dangerous Attraction img
Chapter 28 Unexpected Support img
Chapter 29 Rumors and Rivalries img
Chapter 30 Stuck in the Elevator img
Chapter 31 Trapped and Triumphant img
Chapter 32 Exposing the Spoiler img
Chapter 33 Diamonds and Designs img
Chapter 34 Designs of Deception img
Chapter 35 Deceptive Desires img
Chapter 36 Beneath the Surface img
Chapter 37 Hidden Agendas img
Chapter 38 A Kiss in the Shadows img
Chapter 39 A Designer's Muse img
Chapter 40 Love and Rivalry img
Chapter 41 Fashion and Fury img
Chapter 42 A Moonlit Invitation img
Chapter 43 The Private Night img
Chapter 44 Jealous Hearts img
Chapter 45 The Cost of Pride img
Chapter 46 A Night of Revealed Truths img
Chapter 47 A Night of Confrontations img
Chapter 48 A Love Bound by Ice and Fire img
Chapter 49 A Warm Embrace img
Chapter 50 The Taste of Connection img
Chapter 51 The Price of Perception img
Chapter 52 Redemption in the Spotlight img
Chapter 53 Whispers of Ambition and Love img
Chapter 54 Entangled Allegiances img
Chapter 55 Threads of Manipulation img
Chapter 56 Shadows of Confrontation img
Chapter 57 A Battle of Wills img
Chapter 58 Unexpected Triumph img
Chapter 59 A Night of Fear img
Chapter 60 Veils of Deception img
Chapter 61 A Spicy Dinner and Set Drama img
Chapter 62 The Cat and the Scandal img
Chapter 63 Caught in the Crossfire img
Chapter 64 Veils of Deceit img
Chapter 65 Shattered Facades img
Chapter 66 Rekindling Connections img
Chapter 67 Shattered Illusions img
Chapter 68 The Price of Recognition img
Chapter 69 Waves of Change img
Chapter 70 A New Chapter img
Chapter 71 Sales Showdown img
Chapter 72 Tension Under the Moonlight img
Chapter 73 Crossroads of Desire img
Chapter 74 Wounds and Words img
Chapter 75 Fractured Ties img
Chapter 76 The Unexpected Client img
Chapter 77 The Price of Ambition img
Chapter 78 Tensions and Temptations img
Chapter 79 Under Siege img
Chapter 80 Shattered Trust img
Chapter 81 A Break from Reality img
Chapter 82 A Stitch in Time img
Chapter 83 Beneath the Surface img
Chapter 84 Protective Instincts img
Chapter 85 Temptation in the Skies img
Chapter 86 Echoes of Resentment img
Chapter 87 Whispers of Rivalry img
Chapter 88 A Gift and Tensions img
Chapter 89 Betrayal and Inspiration img
Chapter 90 Secrets in the Study img
Chapter 91 The Price of Purity img
Chapter 92 Breaking Stereotypes img
Chapter 93 Veils of Deception img
Chapter 94 Entangled in the Dark img
Chapter 95 A Delicate Balance img
Chapter 96 Behind the Velvet img
Chapter 97 Secrets in Bloom img
Chapter 98 Stolen Moments img
Chapter 99 Power Plays img
Chapter 100 Unlikely Allies img
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Chapter 6 The Unbroken Vows

"The Hadley family?"

Christina, Gideon, and Miranda were equally stunned.

They gaped at the housekeeper, who added, "Mr. Nathaniel Hadley is here to escort Ms. Steele home."

"Nathaniel Hadley?" Christina's mouth remained agape with shock as she stared at the housekeeper for confirmation.

Alas, the housekeeper nodded in affirmation.

Damn it!

Christina cursed her chatty mouth for jinxing herself.

The arranged marriage between the Steele and Hadley families lasted three years, but not a single Hadley had ever visited their home.

Now, seemingly out of nowhere, the groom himself was at the Steeles' doorstep.

Gideon and Miranda's shock turned to delight when they learned Nathaniel was there for Christina.

Gideon said, "Invite him in!"

"I'm already here." While Christina was still confused, a male voice drifted from outside.

The speaker sported a rich baritone and sounded self-assured yet somewhat distant at the same time.

A second later, an extremely handsome man stepped into their line of sight.

Christina visibly stiffened when she met his gaze.

The rumors had painted the Hadley family's heir to be a horribly disfigured man who stood no taller than one and a half meters.

It could not be farther from the truth. He was so handsome it was impossible to tear one's eyes away from him.

He wore a tailored suit that flattered his tall figure. In a couple of steps, he was right in front of Christina.

Christina sputtered, "Y-You're Nathaniel Hadley?"

Nathaniel's unreal looks were only the tip of the iceberg. To her horror, she was starting to realize that he was the man from the hotel the night before.

Something flashed through his eyes. His cool gaze roved over Christina, and once he was satisfied that he had found the correct person, he replied, "That's 'husband' for you."

His response knocked the breath out of Christina.

Meanwhile, Miranda was on the verge of a breakdown. Isn't he supposed to be an ugly monster?

The only person thrilled by Nathaniel's visit was Gideon, who was all smiles as he invited their guest into their home. "Please come in, Mr. Hadley."

"That won't be necessary. I'm here to take Christina home," Nathaniel replied coldly.

What on earth is happening?

Christina finally snapped out of her shock-induced trance and asked, "Aren't we already divorced?" His actions perplexed her to no end.

His gaze glinted dangerously before he uttered, "The divorce agreement has been voided. You're still Mrs. Hadley."

Christina did a poor job of hiding her bewilderment.

Still, with Gideon and Miranda hovering around, she had no choice but to follow Nathaniel into his car and leave for the Hadley residence.

The silence in Nathaniel's Lincoln stretch limousine was suffocating.

Once they were far from the Steele residence, Christina shouted, "Stop the car!"

The driver instinctively stepped on the brakes and parked the car at the side of the road.

Christina promptly opened the door, ready to make her escape.

Nathaniel clamped his hand around her wrist with lightning speed and demanded, "Where are you going?"

Befuddled by his question, Christina replied matter-of-factly, "Home!"

"We haven't arrived at the Hadley residence."

When Christina realized he was not joking, she arched a brow and challenged, "You can't possibly think you can treat everyone like pawns just because you're a walking Adonis. Is this entertaining to you or something?"

His behavior was infuriating. She hastily escaped his grasp and tried to dart out of the car.

"Yes," Nathaniel replied to the grumpy woman beside him. After a slight pause, he pulled her into his arms rather effortlessly and pressed his lips beside her ear. "Especially last night. That was very entertaining."

Salacious scenes flashed through Christina's mind at the mention of last night. She blushed as red as a tomato.

She gritted her teeth but failed to restrain herself.

"You psycho!"

The driver held his breath in fear, stunned by her audacity. No one had ever scolded Nathaniel in his face.

Nathaniel's expression hardly changed. He pulled Christina deeper into his embrace and ordered, "Start the car!"

The car zoomed off despite Christina's protests and struggles.

            
            

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