Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 282 Illegitimate Daughter

While sitting quietly in her seat, Anastasia raised her head and noticed a group of guests entering and speaking quietly to the man in front of them. Clearly, that man was Elliot. He looked elegant and charming in a black suit, and his demeanor was a polite one too.

Tonight, he appeared less dominant but more modest and sophisticated. No matter which side of him he revealed, the charm he exuded did not diminish. Her gaze was fixed on him as she was thinking, and as if he felt that, his deep eyes looked at her across all the guests. He furrowed his brows in displeasure when he noticed she had switched seats.

When their eyes met, her heart raced inexplicably. She was unsure what to do at that instant, and she reflexively took her teacup, pretending to be drinking tea.

Hayley, on the other side of the hall, took everything in. When Elliot walked in, her gaze was already fixed on him. As a result, she witnessed everything, including how he welcomed the guests and he flirted with Anastasia.

At the same time, a posh black car came to a halt beside the fountain outside the main hall. A slender leg stepped down as the door opened, followed by a lady dressed in a silver evening gown. The lights highlighted this twenty-five-year-old lady’s flawless makeup as well as her bright eyes.

She swayed her waist as she approached an elderly man who had gotten out of the car on the other side and grabbed his elbow. “Let’s go in.”

gave her his intricate gaze and let her hold his arms as he walked up the stairs. Elliot, who had learned of his arrival, was already waiting for him at

the elderly gentleman politely. He was one of Elliot’s father’s few close

saw you!” Lucas gave Elliot a pat on his shoulder. At this moment,

but he quickly responded, “Elliot, this is my

that Lucas had a son, this was his first time

“Hello, Miss Dora.”

Elliot. I’m Aliona,” Aliona

first. I’ll have a few words with Elliot,” Lucas faced Aliona and

Dad,” she replied with a smile on her

Aliona is my illegitimate child whom

understood Lucas’ words

arrived, dinner was served. Anastasia saw that Elliot was back in his seat, and Nigel was there as well. He even came over and said hello to her earlier. All of the dishes for tonight were already on the table. Every one of them had its own auspicious meaning. The ingredients

feeding Jared with Francis’ assistance, while Erica kept looking at

saw this too, and she silently mocked Erica in her heart. Is she eyeing