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.

longer putting on an act. She

pay the price for their mistakes.” Anastasia stood up in distaste as she did not want to look

to drop the charges against me, won’t you? Please don’t go

I do,” Anastasia turned around

her enough to kill her with his own hands. She had usurped Anastasia’s identity and enjoyed the luxuries

life. She was an ordinary woman who led such an ordinary life. Had it not been for this miraculous chance that fell

would never have crossed paths with a

approached you and offered to compensate you with anything you wanted, would you have been able to reject him? I don’t believe that you wouldn’t be swayed by the

some serious consideration before turning back

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

my life will be, and you won’t have the chance

find out either.”

did not want to ever spend

slumped down on the floor. All her energy drained out of her

Anastasia stepped out of the detention center, the warm, spring sunlight hit her right in the face, and she took a

with an air of refinement. Amid the hustle and bustle of a busy world,

Anastasia walked toward him, her heart was bursting with sweet and tender joy. She seemed to have a halo around her, and her steps

as his large hand gently caressed her hair. He looked down and planted a kiss on