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?’

my dad to Old Madam Presgrave’s

Erica? Let’s meet up!’ Hayley

were just going to catch up with each

message, was surprised to find out how lucky Erica was to attend Harriet’s birthday celebration. For that, she knew Erica and Elliot would surely run into each other by then and was determined to

Elliot was skimming through his emails in his study when he saw his phone vibrating on the table. Upon taking a glimpse of it, he reached for

you something, Elliot. Is Grandma’s birthday this

you know about that?” Elliot frowned and asked

reading a news article that was published two years ago. After doing a little calculation, I realized it’s this

“Yes, she will.”

I suppose her birthday makes a perfect opportunity for me to visit her, Elliot. Maybe I could drop by and celebrate with

make sure you’re well received.” Elliot implied in his tone that he was reluctant to let Hayley

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 give her my blessings. Is that too much to ask for? Can you grant me my wish?” Hayley spoke with a bitter voice, making

it.” Elliot continued to say, ” But you mustn’t stir up trouble during the feast at all because Anastasia and her son

birthday. I’ll behave myself and stay away from trouble.” Hayley