Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 96

However, Anastasia’s forced tone didn’t manage to lift the man’s mood. Instead, Elliot felt as if she was forced to treat him to meals.

“Why did you let that jerk go instead of handing him over to the police? And how did you even appear at the hotel in the first place?” Elliot still wanted to know the reason.

Anastasia lied casually, “I got tricked into the hotel; I don’t even know that man.”

“Who tricked you?”

“Someone I knew over a meal.”

“So you needed him?” Elliot kept interrogating.

Anastasia couldn’t keep telling stories anymore, so she mumbled, “Yes.”

“Remember this, Anastasia. Whatever you need, you should ask me first before asking anyone else. At least I won’t do something sneaky on you,” Elliot reminded.

Anastasia wasn’t quite ready to agree with him, for he had taken advantage of her many times, and she could hold him responsible if she wanted.

paid

got when he remembered how they just let that jerk go like that. Just then, Elliot’s car

the call, merely looking at it, but when Anastasia saw Hayley’s name,

pick up the call, allowing the ringing

call? What if your girlfriend was in an

isn’t my girlfriend; we’re just friends,” Elliot

Friends with benefits.” Anastasia couldn’t help but throw in

in a hoarse voice, “So you’re bothered about the thought that

“Why should I be? I don’t care who you sleep with; it’s

scrunched up. Every

the man drove, she secretly studied him as the street lights cast dark shadows on his handsome face. He wore a fitting white shirt, and despite the day’s activities, the shirt was still

was so perfect that no one could find anything wrong with him. Noticing that she was about to arrive at her community, Anastasia couldn’t help

matter what, this man helped a lot to ensure her

you so much for tonight.” Anastasia thanked him again, and she

into similar trouble in the future, I should be the first person you ask for

Anastasia was speechless.

his priorities when asking

main goal was to appease the man, so she nodded. “All

side, he would feel a sense of longing, as if hoping that she would stay with him forever. His thoughts made him frown, for he

away. Just then, Hayley called him again. Finally, Elliot answered the call this time. “Hello. What’s the