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.

the incident to repeat itself. He didn’t want to see

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

of disgust flashed across Anastasia’s features as she countered, “Underhanded methods like that are not my forte.” After all, she would never stoop

believed that he would have willingly leaped into

when Nigel dropped by 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 to his mother as he pleaded, “Mommy, can we please stay in Mr. Presgrave’s house

phone 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

a nod. “As long as Mr. Presgrave agrees

Jared ran over to Elliot, who was speaking to

before the little guy hurried back to his mother and declared happily, “Mr. Presgrave said we could stay

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

promise, Mommy! I’ll be

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

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

Tillman Constructions to familiarize herself with the management of the company, and she couldn’t

Mansion, Hayley looked up at Daniel as he walked in and asked, “Has everything been

lie to President Presgrave like this, Miss Seymour,”

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

Daniel replied. Then, he handed her the forged medical report

the dates and time stamps were all in check, she beamed and said, “I must say, Daniel, you

now if there’s nothing else

this a secret