Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 273 A Portrait of Elliot

“Is there anything else that you think needs some changes?” Anastasia asked.

“Nope. This draft will do. Send it to Felicia right away and have it made.” Elliot put down the draft and noticed a pile of other draft papers. “What else are you working on?”

“Um… N-Nothing,” she stuttered as she walked toward the window to open it and leave it ajar upon finishing her words. After all, she wanted to experience the chilly breeze grazing across her cheeks, but when she did that, she was greeted by a strong rush of wind that flew into the room. For that, the papers on her desk were scattered all over the place, except the one that was pinned down earlier.

“Ah!” Anastasia was overwhelmed by her panic and came over to pin the paper down, but the gust of wind carried the papers along with it and left them scattered all over the ground, which amused Elliot.

At that moment, he suddenly recognized that one of them was not a blank piece of paper that happened to billow in front of him, so he extended his arm to catch it. Meanwhile, she bent over to pick up the papers, desperately looking for the one that she didn’t want Elliot to see, but when she looked up once again, the paper she had been searching for was already in Elliot’s hand.

Elliot had raised his hand up high with the drawing in it to keep the paper out of her reach. Although he hadn’t been able to see what she drew, the lady’s desperation only made him even more curious to

but to no avail. Soon, when Elliot looked up and set his

to her. “You can

I-I was just being bored.” Anastasia held the draft paper in her hand, her

upward happily. “Yeah, I’m aware of that. You think about me when you get

my drawing skills, and since you are handsome, your face makes a perfect choice for portraying. That’s how simple it is.” Anastasia was tongue-tied and stuttered as

Elliot folded his arms and leaned closer to the

Anastasia agreed with the man because his handsome looks were not a secret at

didn’t you draw him?” he asked with a smile, trying to make her admit he was important to

admit it and said, “Yeah.

on the wall in my room.” Elliot finished his words and took the paper from her