Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Richard did not resent his mother because he knew it was tough for her, and she had no choice but to do what she did to help his granddad.

Compared to his father’s side of the family, his mother’s side of the family was even bigger. His uncle was the vice president of a company, and his granddad held an important position comparable to that of his grandpa.

Nonetheless, Richard never spoke about his family. Whatever he achieved today was all due to his hard work. At times, he wished he had an ordinary family so his parents would be by his side and lead a peaceful life.

When he left the conference room, his four subordinates were drinking coffee in the lounge beside it. When they saw him leave, they gulped. It was obvious Richard was in a bad mood.

“Should we ask Miss Meyers to comfort him?”

“It’s probably better to let him have some time alone.”

Indeed, that was what Richard wanted. He exited the base’s entrance to get some fresh air outside. Not far away, Ariel spotted him.

attention especially since he was tall and

meeting you here, Captain Lloyd!” she said with a sweet smile and tucked

looked at her. “Can I

to go alone. Do you have time to accompany me for a walk?” She looked at him

a passing teammate, and the

Miss Graham company and go

walk there,” Richard

could not believe that he had asked a random person to accompany

Captain Lloyd. I’ll just stay here and

‘I don’t have time to

he turned in a different direction and left. Ariel stomped her feet and wondered what she was

to accompany you for a walk?” The young teammate waited with

must be busy. Carry on with your duties.” Ariel did

the cue and left her alone. Then, a plot popped into her mind. as she looked in the direction Richard left. Ariel was familiar with the place, so she decided

bored inside the room. She looked at the time and realized it was almost time for lunch, but Richard