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

you free tonight, Erica? Let’s meet up!’

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

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 friend wouldn’t embarrass her by accident. After taking a look at the time, Hayley reached for

skimming through his emails in his study when he saw his phone vibrating

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

Elliot frowned and asked in a deep

stumble upon Grandma’s birth date when I was reading a news article that was published two years ago. After doing a little calculation, I

“Yes, she will.”

her again last time, so I suppose her birthday makes a perfect opportunity for me to visit her, Elliot.

full of guests, so I don’t think I can make sure you’re well received.” Elliot implied in his tone that he was reluctant to

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.

arrange 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.

birthday. I’ll behave myself and stay away from