Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 73

As he watched Anastasia walk away, Elliot could sense the tenacity and strong will from her despite her petite figure, which made him feel helpless. At that moment, a maid came over to him and announced, “Young Master Elliot, Old Madam Presgrave is waiting for you in the dining area.”

While Elliot nodded and walked away with the maid, Hayley was on her way to the parlor but became lost in the huge garden. Therefore, she was forced to follow her gut while making her way out of there, somehow finding her surroundings rather quiet. Then, she saw an ancient-looking pavilion not far away and thought that she could ask somewhere there for directions.

However, just when she approached, she heard an old lady’s voice from behind the curtains. “Old Madam Presgrave, are you sure you’re going to make Young Master Elliot marry Miss Tillman? What about Miss Seymour?”

Then, the old madam firmly replied, “My decision remains the same. The only woman whom Elliot should ever marry is Anastasia. As for Hayley, I’ll make sure Elliot makes it up to her with money and comfort. For some reason, I just don’t seem to click well with Hayley as I can’t help but feel that she is a little too scheming and manipulative. Anyway, Anastasia is the only granddaughter-in-law I’ll ever approve of.”

Upon hearing that, Hayley held her breath in horror as soon as she recognized Harriet’s voice. Oh dear! Despite the show I tried to put this morning, she is still not satisfied with me? What’s worse is that she only wants Anastasia to be her granddaughter-in-law.

quickly hid in the bushes under a tree and tried to remain

for me, Grandma?” Elliot’s voice was

looked at her grandson and lectured, “What happened back then, Elliot? How did

set up and

for your mistake, so I don’t blame you for that, but

what I can to make it

she agrees to marry you, she’ll become the

she felt like she had just fallen into a pool of ice water. I only want to live a comfortable and wealthy life, but why

no plan to marry me from the beginning. Not long after that, she quietly sneaked away and ran into a maid, whom she asked for directions to make her way back to the

do so. After everyone had gathered around the dining table, Harriet politely told Hayley to dig