Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Furious, Richard sprang up and shouted into the phone, “Uncle, this is my only chance of avenging Dad. Why are you stopping me?”

“That’s because you’re the only son your mom has, and you are my only nephew. I can’t let you be in danger,” the man answered him calmly.

“What if I don’t agree to it?”

“If you disobey my order, I’ll transfer you back here and swap your position into a sinecure.”

Richard’s eyes were filled with struggle and reluctance upon hearing that threat. He growled into the phone and said, “Just because you’re the vice president doesn’t mean that you can threaten me like this.”

“I’m doing this because I’m your uncle. Even though I’m only four years older, I am still your elder. There won’t be any further discussion on this matter. I have a meeting to attend,” Richard’s uncle said assertively and hung up the phone.

crack in the sturdy marbletop. He gripped his hair and furrowed his eyebrows in pain. He looked at

Is that you, Richard?” A female’s

The way they spoke did not feel like how a mother and

I’ve missed your voice,” she

to stop interfering with my job.” Richard’s

that. My only

“Why?”

Do I have to lose you too?” Her

want to go. Please let me

to go. You’d lose your mind, good judgment, and even your life too,”

as the sounds of his mother sobbing softened his vengeful heart. He comforted her and said,

for your uncle, alright? He’s just complying

Richard asked with

Come and visit him if you have time. He’s been talking