Chapter 734 Trying To Solve The Mystery That news struck Christina like a bolt from the blue and left her feeling dizzy for a good few seconds. Holding her forehead, she asked in confusion, “The renovation work at the studio is almost complete, right? How did …
“Miranda only had one daughter, and that’s Emilia,” Christina answered with absolute certainty. It was precisely because of this that Christina found Melanie’s behavior peculiar, and why she decided to lure the woman into a trap. “Now that Melanie has been caught once, it may not …
Victoria had long disliked Melanie, and when she heard Melanic yelling at Christina, the anger she had barely suppressed flared up again. “Watch your tone, Melanie.” Victoria swung her fist at the other woman as a warning. “Or do you want another beating?” Having experienced Victoria’s …
Chapter 731 Getting Revenge “Christina, run!” Victoria grabbed Christina and ran out of the mansion. Lyle’s car had been parked in front of the mansion. When he saw Christina and Victoria running out with a group of housekeepers chasing after them, he started the car immediately. …
Chapter 730 A Face Down Brenda’s menacing voice echoed loudly in the silent and spacious living room. Christina calmly stared at the elegant Brenda and replied slowly, “Mrs. Lesley, you have misunderstood me. How can I dare to lecture you, an elder? I am merely considering …
Chapter 729 Are You Trying To Lecture Me All Sebastian wanted now was to see Victoria as soon as possible. As for everything else, he couldn’t care anymore. “Yes.” Sebastian’s voice was hoarse. “If you see her, please tell her that I haven’t gone back on …
Chapter 728 Think Too Highly Of Yourself Even though Nathaniel did his best to put a stop to Sebastian’s and Melanie’s scandal, the Lesley family still caught wind of it. Sebastian couldn’t catch up to Victoria on the day the news broke. The Lesley family had …
Chapter 727 Lost In Love Christina carefully explained Victoria’s side of the story to Nathaniel. With a frown, she added, “Something still feels off to me. If Melanie’s initial target was you, why did she appear in Sebastian’s room instead of yours?” She was intent on …
Chapter 726 Helpless Upon hearing that, Melanie dropped her belongings and turned to run. Lyle anticipated her intention and swiftly dashed forward, catching up and restraining her. At that moment, several men in business suits appeared in the hallway, casually chatting and looking for their room …
Chapter 725 The Crafty Celebrity Melanie was utterly dumbfounded. She would have thought she was dreaming if her cheeks were not burning in pain. She screeched, “I’m telling the truth! Why did you hit me?” Years of experience in show business had hardened Melanie’s character, and …
Chapter 724 Premonition Came True As soon as those words were spoken, Victoria and Lyle looked at Christina at the same time, each harboring different thoughts in their mind. Nathaniel is also staying in this hotel? Did I misunderstand Sebastian? Victoria was shocked. Lyle appeared much …
Chapter 723 The Capability To Bully Christina sneered and sent: Five million? I’m shocked that you actually dared to name an amount. Is Nathaniel not even worth five million to you? the other woman retaliated, continuing to provoke Christina. Christina slowly typed: What I’m trying to …
Chapter 722 Cheap Provocation When Azure recalled her words in detail and realized that she had struck a nerve with Timothy, she stuttered in an effort to explain. “Timothy, 1-” Having lost his patience with her, Timothy put his foot down. “Christina is my daughter. Regardless of what she has done, you, as my mother and her elder, have never shown her any respect at all.” At that very moment, Timothy’s hatred for Azure surged out like water that had burst its dam. “There’s no need for you to lower yourself for Nigel’s sake. You appear to be admitting your mistake, but the reality is that this is one of your tricks. Evidently, you don’t feel as if you have done anything wrong. On the contrary, you think that those who are responsible for your current predicament are the ones who have betrayed you. Familial bonds that are insincere mean nothing to me. In fact, I don’t think Christina has done anything wrong at all. Regardless of the decisions she makes and their ensuing consequences, I will always support her unconditionally, even if it puts the future of Gibson Corporation at risk. “There’s also one thing I must emphasize. Even though I don’t know Christina as well as Nathaniel does, I firmly believe that she’d never break the law. Also, given the Hadley family’s position, Nathaniel has no need to further crown his success with the addition of a mediocre company like Gibson Corporation. I don’t mind you feeling pessimistic about their marriage, but it’s wrong for you to sow discord between me and them. I’m no longer the same clueless cripple from fifteen years ago who is easily manipulated.” In the end, Timothy didn’t give Azure the chance to defend herself as he coldly kicked her out of the ward. “Going forward, there’s no need for us to see each other unless it involves a matter of life and death. That said, I will still carry out my responsibility of taking care of you in your old age as required by the law.” The words struck Azure like lightning, causing panic to set into her. Timothy truly wants to sever ties with me! “Timothy, you can’t do something as heartless as this!” As Azure’s pleas fell on deaf ears, Timothy called out to the bodyguards stationed outside, “Please escort the guest out. I want to get some rest. Both of them were just waiting for Timothy’s cue. “Please leave, Old Mrs. Gibson.”“” Azure realized she was powerless against the two bodyguards. There was no way she would win in a fight, regardless of whether it was physical or verbal. Now that Timothy wanted her gone, she would only end up embarrassing herself by staying. Nonetheless, she questioned him defiantly, “Timothy, aren’t you worried about being condemned by others? Sooner or later, you’ll live to regret your decision.” The resolve Timothy felt was unprecedented. “I already have my answer. The biggest regret I have was to trust you unconditionally and foolishly hand over Gibson Corporation to Nigel.” Cognizant that they had reached the point of no return. Azure stormed off without looking back. Thereafter, Timothy instructed the bodyguards, “Don’t tell Christina about her visit. I don’t want her to worry as stress is bad for the baby.” After a brief hesitation, the bodyguards nodded in agreement before reporting the matter to Nathaniel. Timothy only told them not to let Christina know but didn’t say anything about not telling Nathaniel. Even after returning to her ward for some time, Azure’s frustration continued to eat at her, causing her to pace back and forth in the room. Feeling the need to seize the initiative, she tried many ways to locate Barnaby and set off at once to see him. Meanwhile, Christina had slept till the evening. After waking up and having dinner, she sat on the living room couch with a tablet in hand. She chatted with Lucas and Camila on video while waiting for Nathaniel to come home. …
Chapter 721 Unrepentant Nathaniel’s palm could feel the warmth of Christina’s body through her knitted sweater. It was as if he could already touch his unborn child. As the frosty look in his eyes melted away, a gentle air descended upon him. In spite of that, he remained firm in his rejection of her request. “No, the doctor has instructed you to only consume nutritious food. You have to avoid anything that’s too spicy, cold, or strong.” Unable to fulfill her desire, Christina broke into a frown. “Can I not just have a few mouthfuls?” Nathaniel stood firm. “No.” Finally, Christina replied in disappointment, “Fine.“ Unable to bear the sight of her being upset, Nathaniel coaxed her patiently, “Once our child has been born and your body has recovered, I’ll buy you anything you want.” Even though Nathaniel had made similar promises countless times in their relationship, it still worked like a charm. “You promised it. I’ll not let you forget what you said.” Christina gave him an earnest look. “I’ll draft a contract the first thing we get home, Nathaniel answered affectionately. A smile emerged on Christina’s face. “There’s no need to go that far. I still trust you enough to keep your word. If Nathaniel doesn’t keep his promise, I’ll just satisfy my cravings behind his back. Although Nathaniel could read her mind, he didn’t expose her thoughts upfront. He was more inclined to express himself through his actions. For the subsequent period of her pregnancy, Christina’s diet became healthier and more disciplined under Nathaniel’s watchful eye. Upon returning to Scenic Garden Manor, Christina went back to the bedroom to catch up on her sleep because she had gotten up earlier than usual. Once she entered deep slumber, Nathaniel headed to the office together with Sebastian to deal with the morning’s backlog. Despite Christina’s best efforts at covering up the news about Timothy, those who were keeping an eye on him quickly learned about his movements after he had regained consciousness. Azure, who refused to give up on her desire to meet him, was the first to visit. Meanwhile, there were bodyguards stationed outside Timothy’s ward. Even after she told them who she was, she was given the same treatment as Yerek—both were barred from entering. Unwilling to let her effort of coming go to waste, Azure began to shamelessly kick up a fuss. “I’m Timothy’s mother. What right does Christina have to stop me from seeing my own son? If you know what’s good for you, you had better step aside and not waste my time.” “Old Mrs. Gibson, we’re just following Mrs. Hadley’s orders, so don’t make things difficult for us. On top that, we’re in a hospital. You’ll disturb the other patients by causing a ruckus here.” Despite Azure’s desperate efforts to push aside the bodyguards blocking her way, they didn’t budge an inch. Just as she was panting heavily, an idea flashed across her mind. Her eyes subsequently rolled up as her body–slumped weakly to …
Chapter 720 It Is Too Late Timothy was overwhelmed with guilt. “I’m sorry. I didn’t think about that at that time.” The first thought that popped into his mind when he woke up was not to see Christina, as he was consumed by an overpowering compulsion to go and find Nigel. He reached out to his loyal aide, Jasper, who informed him that Nigel was incarcerated. With the address provided by Jasper, he made the decision to visit Nigel. “It’s windy outside, so get in the car first.” Nathaniel gestured to Sebastian to assist Timothy in getting into the car while he focused on coaxing Christina back into the vehicle. After Christina and Timothy got into the car, the two unexpectedly fell into silence. The father and daughter made their way back to the hospital ward without exchanging any words. The attending doctor performed a thorough examination on Timothy and confirmed that his body was in good condition. Christina felt a wave of relief wash over her upon hearing the news. Sebastian found a pretext to excuse himself from the ward, leaving Christina, Nathaniel, and Timothy alone in the room. Christina poured Timothy a cup of warm water. After taking a sip, he cradled it delicately in his hands, refusing to let it go. Timothy had long recognized Nathaniel as an outstanding son–in–law. He openly admitted, “I didn’t go to see Nigel to seek any confirmation. I just wanted to personally see what he looks like now, as a prisoner, and what kind of life he’s living.” He reflected on the wasted years of his youth and admitted that it was a lifelong regret for him. The dismal fate of Nigel, no matter how tragic, could never make up for everything he had lost. After enduring years of Nigel’s relentless mockery and attacks. Timothy was consumed by an overwhelming desire to make him experience the bitterness of ridicule and suppression. Throughout their lives, Nigel had always sought to compete with Timothy, yet he consistently fell short. The intricate schemes Nigel had devised over a significant portion of his life not only ensnared himself but also eventually entangled his family in the web of consequences. Timothy could not help but feel a sense of irony. “That visit was worthwhile. Nigel’s situation is even more miserable than I imagined.” A hint of mockery flashed across Timothy’s eyes. “It’s a pity that he was only convicted on charges of financial crimes. Timothy longed for Nigel to pay the ultimate price with his life! “Nathaniel and I have done everything in our power to investigate and gather evidence of Nigel’s harm toward you and Mom, and we’ve made some breakthroughs,” Christina said, “I’ll ensure that none of the culprits who have caused harm to you and mom escape justice.” Timothy let out a sigh. “Christina, this matter has remained concealed from the public for fifteen years, and now only fragments of evidence have come to light. I’m certain that the hidden truth behind it is undoubtedly intricate. My health is fragile, and my remaining years are limited. However, you’re different. You still have your entire life ahead of you. Listen to my advice: go back, embrace a peaceful life, and distance yourself from these troubling affairs.” Nonetheless, to Christina, it was too late for her to pull herself away from this chaos. At this juncture, she had emerged as one of the primary key players in this game. There was no way for her to withdraw, as her body and soul were inseparably entwined with the very essence of the game. “No. They took my mother’s life. I can’t persuade myself to stay on the sidelines,” Christina said with determination. “Please, don’t try to convince me otherwise. I won’t give up until I uncover the truth. Besides, with Nathaniel by my side protecting me, I have no concerns about anyone posing a threat to me. Nathaniel solemnly assured, “I agree with Christina. I’ll protect her safety at all costs, even if it means sacrificing my own life.” Timothy’s sharp gaze fell upon the two of them. Knowing that he could not persuade Christina to change. her mind, after a long pause, he said, “If that’s the case, you must proceed with extreme caution. Although Nigel is imprisoned, Yerek, whom he mentored, possesses a more meticulous mind and ruthless heart. He’s also steadier than Nigel.” …
