Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Now, my relatives want their share of the demolition payment. I’m still new to the company, and there’s a lot for me to catch up with, so couldn’t go to the authority to transfer my name yet. My uncle called because he’s angry that went to work instead of solving the issue first. If I drag things out any longer, he said he’s going to make a scene at work so that I’ll lose my job.

Now that Ellen recounted the whole story, she felt utterly helpless. She had no intention to be all crybaby in front of such a handsome guy, but she could not help it. It hurt too much.

“How could they? They’ve seriously gone overboard.” Even Jared was exasperated as an outsider.

“It’s not like I’m doing it on purpose, but I can’t apply for leave when there’s a handover going on. Astoria is going to leave the company to get married soon. If I don’t receive training for my jurisdiction these days, I won’t be able to continue my work,” she explained.

“The payment is meant for only you. They don’t have the right to take it from you. You don’t have to split the money,” he reasoned.

“But I-I’m not Grandma’s family on paper. I won’t be able to get the money either.” Ellen was at her wit’s end.

an adoption certificate. No one can take the money away from

You’ve been living under the same roof for sixteen years, and she acknowledged

it sounds. I’m stuck at

urge to intervene in the issue. Although he did not know why he could not bear the sight of her dwelling on sadness, it pained him to see her

warmed her heart to have someone offering help. “Yes. I have a bunch of great

I can’t be any more grateful to you!” She expressed her

at the right time. Jared urged her to fill her stomach first and promised to seek help from

‘Ellen, you should keep the money for yourself. Don’t share it with others. They don’t see you as their family, so you shouldn’t

adoptive daughter, it’s rightfully yours. No

the others’ forceful attitude seeped

me if you need

way to help

was grateful. “Could you pass