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.

Presgraves’ extended family, Elliot had no choice but to reject her job application. He decided that he would personally

the very top of her resume, he grabbed his phone and

Lorelai greeted on the

resume and I believe an analyst job

you would know that I don’t care

happens to be hiring, and I think you’d be a good fit for the job,” Elliot

before pressing, “I’m actually in the area

your office for a quick chat,

at the other company, he replied, “Alright then. Come on over.” They were family,

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 delicately applied make-up, she straightened her white blouse and her tight-fitting skirt, then flipped her long hair over her shoulders. For a finishing touch, she gave herself a light spritz of perfume and

up outside the main entrance of Presgrave Group. She was more than familiar with the company since her father had a friend who worked here as well. When she

mention of

elevator, and the receptionist who escorted her left as soon as they reached the designated

she arrived, he said, “This

office, which she thought was only charming because

when she saw the man