Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Lambert smirked, seemingly to provoke Jared. “Of course, if you can’t bear to part with your car, it’s fine. Just give me Miss Reiss.” When Ellen heard that, she was filled with disgust. “Mr. Orey, can you please have some respect?” she asked, shooting to her feet.

Lambert was startled by her response. Then, he abruptly stood up and apologized, “I’m sorry. I went overboard with my joke. I meant no disrespect.”

Jared, on the other hand, grabbed her hand and narrowed his eyes as he declared, “I accept the bet.” He was determined to make Lambert suffer a humiliating defeat.

The other women turned to look at them. What was so great about Ellen that these two amazing men would fight over her hand?

Selena was seething on the inside. In her mind, Ellen must have seduced Lambert on purpose. How could she? How could she seduce Lambert when she already had Jared?

Dorothy was similarly jealous of Ellen. After all, Jared mainly agreed to compete because he wanted to protect her honor.

and cheered. They were eager to watch the two supercars race. It would be an exciting match of adrenaline

off on the race for my sake? How about

Jared and Lambert simultaneously interrupted

at each other, one of them was

was a race, so that meant they would be

his arm while shaking her head. She did not

advantage of the last rays of sunlight, everyone moved over to the parking lot outside. Jared took Ellen by her hand and led

the starting line. As someone spoke to them about the rules of the race, everyone else’s ears were filled with the thunderous rumble of the cars’ engines. It felt as though they were two wild beasts roaring to be let out

immediately sped away at over 60 mph. Ellen’s heart clenched hard. She

be back in about fifteen minutes,’ he honestly replied. He could tell she was nervous; he was, too. He could not

Selena walked over to them with crossed arms. “You really are sticking to Mr. Presgrave like glue.

back, glancing at the track that led back to them. Oh, how she

to her, ‘Be happy that you have Mr. Presgrave. Stop flirting