Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Hayley was beset with such fear that tears had begun streaming down her face. The consequences of what she had done finally dawned on her as she realized the price she had to pay for her mistakes.

She should have just accepted that boutique and lived out her life in peace. She could have found a man to marry and start a family.

That would be a thousand times better than rotting away in prison!

Anastasia remained expressionless as she

stared at the tortured look on Hayley’s

face.

“Anastasia, can’t you understand me? When Elliot came to me back then, he was so rich and handsome. I had never met such a wealthy man before, so it was only natural that I took your place. You know that I’m scared of living in poverty. My parents heavily favor sons over

daughters, and I’ve never lived a good day in my life,” Hayley cried out as tears continued flowing down her cheeks. Her eyes were filled with anger and hatred.

no longer putting on an act. She

needs to pay the price for their mistakes.” Anastasia stood up in distaste as

Elliot to drop the charges against me, won’t you? Please don’t go after me!” Hayley wailed in despair as her hands clenched around the

hates you even more than I do,” Anastasia turned around

that already. Elliot probably hated her enough to kill her with his own hands. She

of Hayley’s life. She was an ordinary woman who led such an ordinary life. Had it not been for this miraculous

would never have crossed paths

wanted, would you have been able to reject him? I don’t believe that you wouldn’t be swayed by the possibility of having everything

her footsteps. She gave this question some serious consideration before turning back to say, “I’m not you. None of our decisions would’ve been

same fate as me! Anastasia Tillman, don’t think you’re so high and mighty! You won’t be happy either! Would you be able to hold onto a man as distinguished as Elliot? Some other woman will come along and steal him

life will be,

find out either.”

to ever spend

out of her as her face

sunlight hit her right in the face, and she took a deep

and bustle of a busy world, he

have a halo around her, and her steps were so light that she practically flew into his arms. He caught her like it was the most natural thing in the

looked up at him as his large hand gently caressed her hair. He looked down and planted a