Let Me Stay The Night novel Chapter 581

When Nigel's intentions were exposed, rage colored his countenance.

Putting on airs as an elder, he reprimanded, “How can you say that about your father and grandmother, Christina? Even if they did something wrong, they're still your elders, and you shouldn't hold a grudge against them. Everything they did, they did it for your own good. In the future, the Gibson family will rest in your hand. As a member of the family, don't you think you should contribute as well?”

I've been alive for over twenty over years, and this is the first time I've seen someone phrase their desire for money in such a lofty manner.

Christina mocked, “You're the head of the Gibson family right now. If your words are true, will you willingly hand your position over to me? I know you won't. After all, you already answered that question explicitly in the past.”

Nigel's grimace intensified. “You've misunderstood me, Christina.

Back then, I objected to the power transfer because you weren't experienced enough. Managing a family business isn't a child's game.

One small mistake and massive issues will surface.”

Christina refilled her glass of fruit juice and took a sip. Its sweet, refreshing taste washed away the bitterness in her throat.

“You may be right, but even with your wealth of experiences, Gibson Corporation is still failing under your leadership. I heard it's now on the verge of bankruptcy. Even after selling family properties and luxury cars, you still can't stave off the company’s ill fate” The way she spoke was nonchalant, as though she was an outsider, and the survival of the Gibson family mattered not to her.

Christina's bluntness embarrassed Nigel further.

Nigel was willing to lower himself and seek Christina for help in order to protect his hard-earned throne, glory, and wealth for the rest of his life. He wanted to prove to everyone that he wasn't any worse than Timothy.

The Hadley family was, at that moment, the top dog of the business industry. Hence, they could aid the desperate Gibson family in innumerable ways. For example, granting the Gibson Corporation a project with a multi-billion investment. If the company could convince Nathaniel to collaborate with them, their crisis would be resolved.

However, Timothy and Azure were too sly and harsh to the Hadley family back then. It was why Nathaniel held a grudge against the family. No matter how Nigel tried to ingratiate Nathaniel, the latter refused to meet with the former.

Therefore, after contemplating his options, Nigel decided to approach Christina.

She can keep denying my request, but she can't ignore the fact that the blood of the Gibson family flows in her veins. Suppressing the humiliation, Nigel remarked, “I admit that I'm not competent enough, which is why Gibson Corporation is in a pinch. However, I'm not solely responsible for this outcome. You played a part in the company's downfall as well”

Christina arched her eyebrow, staring at Nigel and waiting for him to continue.

“If you had offered a few words of advice when Nathaniel canceled all collaborations with Gibson Corporation, things would've been fine. Gibson Corporation wouldn't have fallen to its current state.

Nathaniel even employed dirty tricks to force other companies not to cooperate with Gibson Corporation To deal with the Gibson family to teach us a lesson. As such, the company couldn't find any new partners, and its capital chain was severed. That is why the company has no choice but to beg Nathaniel for help. Christina, the tragedy of Gibson Corporation is Nathaniel’s fault.

After shaking off the guests, Nathaniel hastily marched toward Christina with furrowed eyebrows. “What did Nigel talk to you about?”

The edges of Christina's lips curved upward. “It’s nothing serious. He was asking me to help him save Gibson Corporation. However, I declined. I disliked people bringing up familial love to threaten me.”

Even though I avoided mentioning the part about Mom, I doubt I can hide that bit from someone as smart as Nathaniel. Once Nigel is driven to desperation, he'll find a way to meet with Nathaniel. When the time comes, Nathaniel will solve the problem, so I'm not worried.

In response, Nathaniel sneered, “Nigel has some nerve to threaten my woman.”

Christina didn’t want Nigel to ruin her plan for the night, so she said, “Let's forget about him. Where's Winston? I don't see him anywhere.”

“He's here, waiting for us in the lounge.”

As she set her glass down somewhere, a sly and excited look flashed past her eyes. “We should visit him quickly. I'm almost full from drinking fruit juices for the whole night.”

Reflexively, Nathaniel held her waist and patted her abdomen. “We don't need to hurry. There's only one reason Winston attended tonight's banquet, and it's to discuss a collaboration with me. He sold the construction material Hadley Corporation ordered behind my back and tried to fool me with substandard goods. After I exposed him, I demanded he pay the exorbitant penalty fee. He couldn't fork out that much money, so he begged me to spare him. You can use this opportunity to mess him up. It doesn't matter what you do. If anything happens, I'll have your back.”