Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Selena stayed behind at the restaurant for nearly ten minutes before she descended the stairs. Of course, she drove herself there earlier. To avoid any awkward scenes, she had to wait till Jared’s car left before she came down.

In the meantime, that sports car was moving along a busy road. Ellen was momentarily at a loss for words, so the atmosphere inside the car felt rather tense.

“I can tell your cousin isn’t nice to you at all.” Jared broke the silence. “How?” Ellen asked curiously.

“She wasn’t even there to meet her friend for dinner. I reckon she followed us to the restaurant. As your cousin, she didn’t even care about your feelings and continuously neglected you while she bombarded me with topics.”

She blinked in amazement. I can’t believe he noticed that. Then, she forced a smile. “My cousin’s family is the wealthiest among our extended family. She had a better childhood than mine.”

“That’s not a reason for her to belittle you.” He shot her a deep look. Even as an outsider, he could not stand Selena’s behavior toward her. “I’m used to that.” Ellen smiled.

her home, Jared frowned. upon seeing the dilapidated building she

a smile. At

something. The resettlement project here is under me,” he confessed. She could not help exclaiming

nodded. She was delighted to hear that. “That’s such a coincidence.” “Go home. Give me a call if

before entering her house and switching on the lights. Although this place was run down, to her, it

Jared left, a shabby SUV arrived at her doorstep. Garrett came out of the car and knocked on her door without saying a

banging gave Ellen a huge fright, and she immediately

His drunken voice rang from outside. It was obvious that

began to feel terror. She immediately thought of seeking help. as she yelled at the door, “Garrett, it’s late now. I’m about to go to bed. You should go

right now and hand me the money. I’ll leave after you do that. If you don’t, I’ll stay right here banging on your door.” Garrett was

call her uncle over for help. However, as she dialed his number, he did not answer the call despite the call being put through. On the other side of the

felt her heart tighten and suddenly recalled Jared, who had

the door, you brat! Or else, I’ll kick it down. I’ll be able to get you