Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 283 His Uncle Appeared

At the same time, Elliot’s hand, which was placed on Anastasia’s back, moved to Anastasia’s shoulder and he softly whispered in her ear, “Take good care of them on my behalf, Anastasia.”

Her face immediately flushed red. His words had another meaning: he did not see her as a guest but as a member of his family.

“Mr. Presgrave, you look handsome tonight!” Jared praised him.

“The same goes for you.” Elliot leaned down and rubbed Jared’s head with his big palm. “I’ll play with you later.”

“Okay!” Jared nodded considerately.

Then, Elliot moved to the other tables. Anastasia only looked at him when he left and she noticed Rey was actually following Elliot around. Though Elliot had Rey with him, it was clear that he was the only pillar of the Presgrave Family. Thinking of this, she suddenly sensed his loneliness in the midst of the bustling atmosphere.

ached for him when she realized he was the only one supporting the Presgrave Group. Outsiders only saw his glamorous side, but who could understand how much effort he had exercised and how

again, she noticed

younger generation, he toasted them patronizingly and left after a few unimportant greetings. Hayley didn’t even

the Presgrave Family, are you familiar

him.

was tongue-tied upon hearing that as envy and jealousy began to

want to explain further at the dining table, but Erica

have the chance to be in contact with Elliot. Besides, Erica was a simpleton; Hayley could easily come up

the guests had finished their dinner by 8.00PM and it was time to head to the birthday celebration hall to

Overall, it was a joyous scene. The elders, who were close relatives of the Presgrave Family, were the first to wish Harriet. While they were doing so, Anastasia had the sudden urge to take a walk

over first. I’ll be there

and walked down it. That night, the sky was breathtaking. After being used to the hustle and bustle of the city, it felt great to be there in this vast

by the lake after only a few minutes of walking. She

heard a man’s voice that sounded familiar to her as he