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.

looked up to find Arthur entering her room, she quickly turned away

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

her cheek. She let out a hiss at the sensation before looking up at him

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

her to hit other people. I meant to say that she

“Why?” He frowned.

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

Still, she was right. If he died trying

closer inspection of his feelings, he realized he had never once wondered

save her without hesitating

sea. He had raced toward her without hesitation and offered any help he

he found his behavior odd. He was someone who cherished life, so why did he risk his life

Sophia received a call from her

morning and was hospitalized for some

making her way in without even asking for permission. Behind the door stood Arthur, who was only dressed in his underwear while still dripping wet from his shower. He had been planning to put on some

around his waist to cover his

realized what she had walked in on, she hurriedly turned away. Even so, she still saw a glimpse of his black underwear. With a blush burning on her cheeks, she replied, “I’m truly sorry, Young Master Weiss. I