Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 271 An Invitation to Attend Harriet’s Birthday Celebration

“Dad, please! Just let us attend the event! I want to go there.” Erica pouted her lips, demanding her father to go along with her.

“Just do us a favor and let us explore around, Francis. The place is going to be crowded with guests by then, so no one is going to notice us. I promise we won’t give you any trouble.” Naomi sincerely beseeched Francis.

Realizing he had been neglecting Naomi and her daughter all this while, Francis eventually softened up when he thought to himself about how rare the occasion was. “Fine. Remember to wear something decent.”

Later that afternoon, Erica and her mother happily went shopping at the apparel shop, during which she texted Hayley to flaunt her good news. ‘Erica, guess where I’m going this Saturday?’

‘Where are you going?’

to accompany my dad to

Erica? Let’s meet up!’ Hayley responded by

up with Hayley, thinking they were just going to catch up with each other like

For that, she knew Erica and Elliot would surely run into each other by then and was determined

Elliot was skimming through his emails in his study when he saw his phone vibrating on the table. Upon taking

you something, Elliot. Is Grandma’s birthday this Saturday?”

know about that?” Elliot frowned and asked in a deep

was published two years ago. After doing a

“Yes, she will.”

I remember Grandma was asking me when I’ll be visiting her again last time, so I suppose her birthday makes a perfect opportunity for me to

so I don’t think I can make sure you’re well received.” Elliot implied in his tone that he was

I can take care of myself… Or is it because you don’t want me to be there? Am I really a shameful presence to you? I know my modest background may have always been a disgrace to you, but… I really want to attend Grandma’s birthday feast. I just want to be there to

Elliot continued to say, ” But you mustn’t stir up trouble during the feast at all because Anastasia and her son will be there as well. So, try to stay away from them

behave myself and stay away from trouble.” Hayley obediently agreed to