Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“When is the press conference?” Anastasia asked.

“Next Saturday.” Larry replied dutifully.

“I’ll be there,” she promised with a nod.

He beamed as he added, “I’m sure the Bourgeois team will be happy to have you at the helm of the business.”

She smiled. “Well, in that case, I look forward to hearing more of your business strategies and having you show me the ropes, Vice President Young.”

While this was happening, Elliot was in his office at Presgrave Group, sifting through the documents piled up on his desk when he came across a resume. He opened the folder and frowned slightly. It was Lorelai’s resume, and she was applying not for an important position, but for an analyst job advertised by the finance department in one of his

subsidiaries in the country.

was against the rules to employ members of the Presgraves’ extended family, Elliot had no choice but to reject her job application. He

at the very top of her resume, he grabbed

Lorelai greeted on

believe an analyst job is far beneath your capabilities,” he said in

my resume, you would know that I don’t care about the job as much as I do about getting

be hiring, and

paused for a few seconds before

a quick chat, Elliot? I don’t think I’ve ever

at the other company, he replied, “Alright then. Come on over.” They were family, after all, and he figured there was no harm in

reflection in the restroom mirror in one of the nearby cafes. She evaluated her face from all angles underneath the white light. When she was satisfied with the way she looked alongside her

the main entrance of Presgrave Group. She was more than familiar with the company since her father

of

and the receptionist who escorted her left as soon as they reached the designated floor. Seeing

her, and when she arrived,

into the spacious office, which she thought was only charming

warmly when she saw the