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?’

dad to Old Madam Presgrave’s birthday

Erica? Let’s meet

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

the meantime, Hayley, who was reading Erica’s 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 explain everything to Erica so that her

he saw his phone vibrating on the table. Upon taking a glimpse of it,

me ask you something, Elliot. Is Grandma’s birthday this

you know about that?” Elliot frowned and asked

birth date when I was reading a news article that was published two years ago. After doing a little calculation, I realized it’s this Saturday, so will she be celebrating

“Yes, she will.”

awesome! 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 visit her, Elliot. Maybe I could drop by and celebrate with her,” Hayley happily

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

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

it.” 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

I promise I’m only there for Grandma’s birthday. I’ll behave