Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 246 The Center of Her Universe

As things were, Anastasia was rather pleased with how things had turned out in the end.

Ten minutes later, Felicia received a call from a customer who specifically asked Anastasia to design a men’s necklace for him, and he was willing to pay ten million for the final product. He also mentioned that she had free rein over the design.

Felicia just about collapsed in her seat when she heard this. The commission that she would get from two consecutive personal orders alone was staggering enough to make anyone’s jaw drop. She went to Anastasia’s office and said, “Anastasia, make sure you give this project your all. Forget about the other regular designs you’ve been working on and focus on this order. Don’t hesitate to come to me for any input.” With that, she left.

Anastasia waited until Felicia had gone out of earshot before picking up the phone to call the man’s extension line. A low and husky voice drawled insouciantly on the other line, “Hello?”

“I can’t believe you actually placed the order,” she said in bewilderment.

that I have, I expect you to work hard

mind? What about the style of the necklace?” she asked further, treating him like how she would

he said. He had to stop himself

up with a rough sketch and you

Elliot replied easily. After a pause, he continued, “Just

“That’s sort of like an entry-level requirement for a designer, you know,” she pointed

it’s different.” He chuckled. “You could picture me as your husband or boyfriend and really throw your heart and soul into

but she pretended to be serious as she countered, “Don’t worry, President Presgrave, you are the center of my universe, which makes you far more important than my future

with me,” he warned darkly on the other end and immediately ended the

glanced at the time, only to see that she had to head over to pick Jared up from school now. It looked like she was going to have to dig deep for inspiration for the

Jared from school that afternoon, he asked if Elliot would be dropping by the apartment later. She took the chance to tell him solemnly that the man would no longer be visiting them, and the little boy was so disappointed that he didn’t speak throughout

until Jared had fallen asleep before she started pondering on the design of the necklace. However, she found herself thinking about Elliot’s handsome face and his domineering expression from time to time. As night fell, she no longer had to keep all her emotions bottled up, and the lights above

she had suppressed during the day suddenly welled up in her, reminding her of their presence. She wondered why she had felt so uneasy

didn’t like Hayley.