Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 356 You Made the First Move

For the sake of her face, which had just gone through a major procedure, Hayley had no choice but to keep her rage and anguish in check. It was as if a thousand needles were piercing her heart right now as she clutched tightly onto the sheets under her, and she had to swallow to keep herself from shouting out in maniacal fury.

Meanwhile, in Averna, Anastasia was having dinner with Elliot at a lavish French restaurant, the ambiance of which only accentuated the man’s suave demeanor and romantic nature.

When it came time for her to go home after dinner, Elliot drove her back to the neighborhood entrance and parked the car. She grabbed her purse, but just as she opened the door to step down from the car, she heard a low and somewhat disgruntled man’s voice asking, “Aren’t you going to ask me to stay for a cup of tea?”

Anastasia said firmly, “No, it’s getting late. Maybe next time.”

“The weather’s so cold tonight, though. How about we have a sleepover? You have a bed, and I’ll warm it up for you,” he offered proudly.

She held onto the door as she sputtered and doubled over with laughter.

Elliot did not wait for her to speak before he got out of the car, and without her registering what he was doing, he walked over to her, grabbed her hand, and led her toward her apartment.

“H-Hey, Elliot! No, don’t do this,” Anastasia cried frantically.

as they drew near to the apartment building. Jared wasn’t home tonight,

to their own devices.

Elliot prompted now, his gaze darkening as he

just go home?”Anastasia looked up at him pleadingly. “It’s really, really

which I think is considerably

work tomorrow, though,” she countered insistently as her mind scrambled for more

if I say you don’t,” he pointed out with a roguish smile. He was the president, after all, and he thought granting his employees days off fell well within

lip. If one didn’t know better, one would think the man was a restless beast that had been caged for far too long, and he would devour her the moment she

he asked, “Are

am,” she admitted.

I won’t make a move on you if you let me in—unless, of course, you make

argued, “I’d never make

husky tone, sounding

to say no to him, not when he was looking at her with puppy eyes even though he was known to be dangerous and domineering. She softened and took her keys out from her purse, opening the door as she warned him one last time,

he promised with

on the lights, which cast a warm glow over the living room. She set her purse down and changed into slippers before taking

you,” he observed

she said, not wanting him to get too