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.

in a ravishing red dress tonight that gave a subtle view of her cleavage. Any man

was in the elevator, she gazed at her reflection and admired her flawless presentation. She wondered if she would catch Elliot’s eye as

had gathered below. She was the princess

sight of something that made her so angry that she nearly tripped on the hem of her skirt. Disbelief colored her

elegant descent, but she was already fuming. Anastasia’s name had not been on the guest list, which meant she should have been denied entrance the moment she showed up at the

and intimidating enough to bring

as she walked toward Elliot. She was determined to trample all over Anastasia

meet Aliona’s spiteful gaze as the latter made her way down from

“You’re here, Elliot.”

Elliot greeted perfunctorily

as she asked, “I didn’t think you’d be here as well, Miss Tillman. If I’m not mistaken, your

as she feigned exasperation and said,

face turned frigid.

the hand at that moment and interjected, “Come on, let’s

at Aliona, who was standing in their way. With a

step aside to let them pass, watching as they happily made their