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.

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

ice pack into her

the ice pack and held it against her cheek. She let out a hiss at the sensation before looking up at him

when you are hit?” There was a weird mocking tone in his voice. He moved to sit down on the chair

course, it is not right for her to hit other people. I meant to say that she was right in

“Why?” He frowned.

down a gentle slope today, but what if I had fallen off a high cliff?”

was right. If

he realized he had

save her without hesitating

was just like when she nearly drowned in the sea. He had raced toward her without hesitation and offered

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

eventually left the room, Sophia received a call from her

hospitalized for some

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

his towel and hastily wrapped it around his waist to cover his crotch. “Who said

of his black underwear. With a blush burning on her cheeks, she replied, “I’m truly