Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 410 Iron-Clad Lie

“The coffee’s good,” Anastasia praised heartily as she set her cup down.

Elliot was in the kitchen slicing up fruits for the salad, and next to the chopping board was the raw steak that he planned on searing for Anastasia.

The villa that was tucked halfway up the hill boasted glass walls that offered a full view of the gorgeous scenery outside. Elliot had put on some lighthearted music, filling the room with an idyllic and romantic air.

The steak he made was aromatic and tender, and coupled with the fruit salad, he managed to pull off an impressive yet simple meal.

“Tell me about how you saved me last night,” he said, curiosity getting the better of him.

Anastasia recounted the events of last night briefly. Then, she frowned as she asked, “You’re usually bright; how did you get tricked into letting your guard down?”

“Aliona had her father pass me the wine, and I didn’t think much of it when I gulped it down,” Elliot confessed.

“Looks like you’ll have to be careful when you’re outside of your home. There are plenty of women who would do despicable things just to make you climb into bed with them,” she warned darkly, thinking that even men weren’t safe in modern society and thus needed to learn to defend themselves.

Men like Elliot, in particular, with their deadly good looks and insurmountable wealth, ought to have their guards up most times.

Elliot would not allow the incident to repeat itself. He didn’t want to see Aliona’s face ever

mischief glittered in his eyes, saying, “I wouldn’t have minded losing my honor at all if you were the one who had spiked my

look of disgust flashed across Anastasia’s features as she countered, “Underhanded methods like that

but he still believed that he would have willingly leaped into

the villa with Jared in tow. The little one had taken a strong liking to Elliot’s abode, and he wasted no time in going up

the male escort the other day and shuddered. She wanted her son to stay someplace safe, and now that winter break was upon them, she decided to give him

she relented with a nod. “As long as Mr. Presgrave agrees

ran over to Elliot, who was speaking to

his mother and declared happily, “Mr. Presgrave

have to promise

promise, Mommy! I’ll be on my very

Elliot and Nigel walked up to them, with the latter saying that he had to leave

Nigel off, Elliot brought Jared out to play catch. That was when Anastasia received a call from Francis telling her to drop by the company

with the management of the company, and she couldn’t give up the endeavor

at Summit Mansion, Hayley looked up at Daniel as he walked in

should lie to President Presgrave like this, Miss Seymour,” Daniel pointed

assistant-type, and she added snarkily, “I’m asking you

cooperate with you,” Daniel replied. Then,

the report and checked through the details. When she saw that the dates and time stamps were all in check, she beamed and said, “I must say, Daniel,

be leaving now if there’s nothing else you need,”

keep this a secret