Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 143

Narrowing his eyes, Elliot asked in a clear, curious voice, “How do you intend to pay me back?” In a lower voice, he continued with hope, “Will you agree to marry me so that my helping your father will be nothing more than assisting my future father-in-law?”

It was enough to cause Anastasia to suck in a breath of air. What a ridiculous idea! “I can’t marry you. Please give me another request!” She turned her chair away and began doodling in her notebook

His expression sank at that. Did she find him so unlikeable?

“Give me something I can fulfill,” she reminded him since she had no way of promising him something she couldn’t fulfill.

As Elliot stared at her delicate side profile, he suddenly relaxed. Sometimes, the process was more enjoyable than the result. “Alright, then. From today onward, I’ll eat over at your place.” It was something that he believed she could do.

Anastasia’s eyebrows drew together. While this request wasn’t necessarily over the line, it still made things difficult for her.

Dinner at her place? She supposed that it was quite a good method of repayment since she had no money to repay him with and he also didn’t need any money.

helping your father as a repayment to your mother, anyway.” Seeing

at my place, but you must promise that you’ll behave yourself

have no interest in women,” he lied with

boldness, she gaped at him. No interest in women? Had he forgotten the time he forced his kisses

she could repay him for the help he gave her father by doing this, she would feel

she finally said before getting up

he spoke up softly

turning back, she answered,

returning to her office, Anastasia rested her head on her hands. What a headache! Did that mean she would have to greet him with a table full of food from now on whenever he wanted to eat at

he offered her

Really,

and entered with a document folder. “This is the client information that Director Evans has sent over, Miss Tillman. Have

accept the document folder. As she flipped it open to the first page,

as detailed in the information folder. It listed Leah’s family background, educational background, and even the

that Leah was here to cause trouble. Their previous unhappy ending had no doubt resulted in Leah looking for other ways

urge Anastasia. “Get in contact with the client as soon as possible, Anastasia. She must

matter how warmly she had received Leah, she might not necessarily be able