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.

incident to repeat itself. He didn’t want to see Aliona’s

wouldn’t have minded losing my honor at all if

disgust flashed across Anastasia’s features as she countered, “Underhanded methods like that are not

knew that, but he still believed that he would have willingly leaped into the fire if she had

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 for a

the threatening 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 decided to give him some time

long as Mr. Presgrave agrees

once, Jared ran over to Elliot, who was speaking

didn’t take long before the little guy hurried back to his mother and declared happily, “Mr. Presgrave said we could stay here for as long

have to promise to be

Mommy! I’ll be on my very best

up to them, with the latter saying that he had to leave

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

had decided to go into Tillman Constructions to familiarize herself with the management of the company, and she

at Daniel

to President Presgrave like

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

agreed to cooperate with you,” Daniel replied. Then, he handed her the forged medical report for a miscarriage. “Here’s what you

were all in check, she beamed and said, “I must say, Daniel, you certainly

there’s nothing else you

this a secret between us,” she