Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 149

An attendant went forward to inform Anastasia at this moment. “Miss Tillman? Miss Hart is waiting for you.”

“That’s me,” Anastasia acknowledged with a smile and a nod of her head.

“Please follow me.” The attendant gestured in invitation.

After stepping into the cafe, Anastasia saw Leah and another woman sitting at a table by the window and chatting at this moment. At a glance, it was obvious to Anastasia that the other woman was just as rich as Leah and dressed to denote equal status.

“Ah, the designer is here! Please sit! Bring the coffee,” Leah ordered the attendant.

The attendant immediately nodded. Anastasia had only just sat down when a cup of coffee was placed in front of her. Looking over at Leah, she responded, “Thank you for the coffee, Miss Hart.”

engagement jewelry for myself—something that befits my status. I hope you

with me. I have several styles for you to choose from.” Anastasia reached out to retrieve

I’m the client here. What I want is your design. What’s the point in having

still have to know what you like for me to have a direction for the

you. Besides, don’t you know how to research what I like?

a few moments, a dumbstruck Anastasia stared at Leah. Now, she finally understood that. Leah had no wish to give any direction or communicate any idea for the design. What Leah wanted was for her to come up with a design out of

sorry, Miss Hart. I’m afraid I can’t take your commission. Please find another designer!” Anastasia had no wish to stay any longer. After all, there would be no earning Leah’s money no matter how

up, the woman next to Leah sneered. “What kind of

that I’ve already signed a contract with your company, Anastasia Tillman? If you don’t design for me, I can sue your company for breach of contract. I hear they pay quite a bit for that! Three times the deposit! And I paid 1 million in deposit,” Leah

things so simple. As she turned back, she proposed, “If you’re

continue working together.”

having

meant an earnest and sincere

How can you speak with me in that tone? Aren’t you afraid I’ll file a complaint about you?”

complaint about me. If there’s somewhere I’ve fallen short, you can file as you please; if you only wish to make things difficult for me, then let’s not