Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Get me an ice pack,” Arthur said to the nearby maids, ignoring Emily.

“No, you cannot.” Hate flashed across Emily’s eyes.

In response, the maids merely remained where they were. “Do your job,” Arthur commanded as his eyes darkened.

There was no way any of them would dare go against a direct order from him. After all, they knew who the true person in charge was.

They hurriedly handed him an ice pack and a clean hand towel. He then headed upstairs with those items in hand.

Meanwhile, Emily was gnashing her teeth. She was certain this was all just one of Sophia’s ploys to seduce Arthur.

No way! The only person allowed to be Mrs. Weiss was her. No one could steal

the title away from her.

Sitting down on the bed, Sophia gingerly touched her swollen cheek. Pain flared up

at the slightest touch.

then, she heard footsteps coming toward her room. When she looked up to find Arthur

a towel-wrapped ice pack into her view. “Hold

out a hiss at the sensation before looking up at

not know how to fight back when you are hit?” There was a weird mocking tone in his voice. He moved to sit

it is not right for her to hit other people. I meant to say

“Why?” He frowned.

what if I had fallen off a high cliff?” she sighed. “Hence, when you saved me, I was scared. What

that she had a great imagination. Still, she was right. If he

of his feelings, he realized he

save her without hesitating

He had raced toward her without hesitation and offered

He was someone who cherished life, so why did he risk

call from her mother. Her father had gotten into a

was hospitalized for some broken

who was only dressed in his underwear while still dripping wet

around his waist

hurriedly turned away. Even so, she still saw a glimpse of his black underwear. With a blush burning on her cheeks, she