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.

a subtle view of her cleavage. Any

was in the elevator, she gazed at her reflection and admired her flawless presentation. She wondered if she would catch Elliot’s eye as soon as she showed up in front of him, and there was a confident voice in

the stairs that led to the crowd that had gathered below. She was the princess

she caught sight of something that made her so angry that she nearly tripped on the hem of her skirt. Disbelief colored her face when her gaze fell

elegant descent, but she was already fuming. Anastasia’s name had not been on

Elliot was powerful and intimidating enough to

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

Anastasia could sense hostility being directed at her, and she looked up to meet Aliona’s spiteful gaze as the latter made her way down from the landing. When Aliona looked at her, it was with unbridled contempt,

“You’re here, Elliot.”

Dora,” Elliot greeted perfunctorily as he nodded

flickered over to Anastasia. She smiled as she asked, “I didn’t think you’d be here as well, Miss

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 into this. I’m a little embarrassed,

smile on Aliona’s face turned frigid. “Is that

Anastasia by the hand at that moment and interjected, “Come on, let’s go say hi to

to look at Aliona, who was standing in their way.

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