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

down. “Sirs, could we hold off on the race for my sake? How about you

simultaneously interrupted him. “No

set them off. Two men stared at each other, one of them was throwing taunting looks while the other

race, so that meant they would be

at Jared, even grabbing his arm while shaking her head. She did not want him to race.

by her hand and led her out. After

were filled with the thunderous rumble

60 mph. Ellen’s heart clenched hard. She walked over to Ryan and

be back in about fifteen minutes,’ he honestly replied. He could tell she was nervous; he was, too. He could not afford to bear the consequences if anything

with crossed arms. “You

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

whispered to her, ‘Be happy that you have Mr.