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.

They were eager to watch the two supercars race.

on the race for my sake? How

and Lambert simultaneously interrupted him.

them off. Two men stared at each other, one

It was a race, so that meant they would be speeding,

did not want him

took Ellen by her hand and led her out. After a brief hug, he walked over to his car as Lambert

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

Ellen’s heart clenched hard. She

replied. He could tell she was

crossed arms. “You really are

want to argue with you today,” Ellen shot back, glancing at the track

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