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.

not allow the incident to repeat itself. He

eyes, saying, “I wouldn’t have minded losing my honor at all

she countered, “Underhanded methods like that are not my forte.” After all, she would never

have willingly leaped into the fire if she

one had taken a strong liking to Elliot’s abode, and he wasted no time in going up to his mother as he pleaded, “Mommy,

call she had received from 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 some

well,” she relented with a nod. “As long as Mr. Presgrave agrees to let us

once, Jared ran over to Elliot, who was speaking

take long before the little guy hurried back to his mother and declared happily, “Mr. Presgrave

we’ll stay. However, you have to promise to be on your

I’ll be

a while, Elliot and Nigel walked up to them, with the latter

was when Anastasia received a call from Francis telling her to drop by

herself with the management of the

Mansion, Hayley looked up at Daniel as he walked in

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

by an assistant-type, and she added snarkily, “I’m asking you if the matter has

hospital has agreed to cooperate with you,” Daniel replied. Then, he handed

the report and checked through the details. When she saw that the dates and time stamps were all in check,

nothing else

a secret between us,”