Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 403 Your Name Wasn’t on the Guest List

They cruised down the road leading to the hotel where the benefit gala was being held. When it came to charity auctions and benefit galas in the upper-crust society, the charity aspect was often overlooked in light of the distinguished guest list. More valuable than any of the antiques and items in the auction were the connections one could make during an event like this.

As such, the benefit gala became a hotspot for powerful figures in politics and business to gather and acquaint themselves with those who could launch their careers and social lives into new heights.

It went without saying that Elliot was the main target for the social climbers this evening.

Presently, Aliona was seated in her hotel room, checking her make-up in the mirror. She had seen Elliot’s name on the guest list, and she was delighted when she found out that he did not have a plus-one. If things went well, she could seize the chance to become his date for the evening.

Just then, the hotel manager whom she had ordered to keep her informed on the arrival of the guests called and said, “Miss Dora, Mr. Presgrave has arrived.”

“Alright,” she replied as a smile curled on her lips. After checking herself one last time in the mirror, she grabbed her sequined clutch and rose to leave the room.

gave a subtle view of her cleavage. Any man who saw her

She wondered if she would catch Elliot’s eye as soon as she showed up in front

the conference hall downstairs, she descended the stairs that led to the crowd that had gathered below. She was the princess of Dora Group, and she was set to

angry that she nearly tripped on the hem of her skirt. Disbelief colored her face when her gaze fell on the woman who was currently holding onto Elliot’s arm.

was already fuming. Anastasia’s name had not been on the

and intimidating enough to bring in anyone he

took a deep breath and steeled herself as she walked toward Elliot. She was determined to trample all over

meet Aliona’s spiteful gaze as the latter made her way down from the landing. When Aliona looked at her, it was with

“You’re here, Elliot.”

Elliot greeted perfunctorily

think you’d be here

heard this would feel a rush of humiliation, but Anastasia took it in stride as she feigned exasperation and said, “Oh, I wish I didn’t have to come, but President Presgrave insisted and dragged me

smile on Aliona’s face turned frigid.

and interjected, “Come on, let’s go say hi to

and turned to look at Aliona, who was standing in their way. With a delicate raise of

do nothing but step aside to let them pass, watching as they happily made their way over to Lucas to greet