Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“It’s fine,” he replied indifferently, as though he had already forgotten about the incident.

This only served to worsen her guilt. For some reason, his nonchalance only made her even more distressed.

Presently, Richard brushed past her and came to a stop in front of Willy, then bent down slightly to speak to him in hushed tones. His perfectly chiseled side profile was on display. She could just make out the steely gleam in his eyes, which were framed by long eyelashes that curled up ever so slightly. He looked calm and collected like nothing could faze him.

There was something about him, Angela realized, that simply commanded the attention of any room he walked into. More importantly, there was nothing despicable about his job. Rather, it was a respectful one, and this realization only made her more ashamed of how unreasonable and maniacal she had been just now.

“I’ll be in my room,” she mumbled quietly as she rose to leave.

Even after returning to her room, Angela’s arms remained wrapped around herself as fear and unease filled her mind. It was only then that she realized those evil forces would do anything for that lipstick.

mother’s death. She thought that danger was far away from her, but now it seemed to be looming over her head like a curse

prayed that no one else would

night, having no appetite to even eat dinner. The next morning, she woke up haggard with prominent

the first to notice her. “Good morning, Miss

responded with a

“Are you okay?”

and kept her awake. She shook her

worry. You will be safe

morning job. Her eyes were immediately drawn to the handsome figures, and

of equally handsome and

send a cup up to his room later?”

understood what he meant by that. Indeed, she had been looking for at chance to improve her relationship with Richard, especially after how she had treated him

well. I will bring him a cup later.” She was thankful

sigh before turning to look at the group of men