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.

men excitedly clapped and cheered. They were eager to watch the two supercars race. It would be an exciting match

we hold off on the race

and Lambert simultaneously interrupted him. “No

to have set them off. Two men stared at each other, one of them

was worried. It was a race, so that meant they would be speeding, right?

She did not want him to race.

by her hand and led her out. After a brief hug, he walked over to

them about the rules of the race, everyone else’s ears were filled with the thunderous rumble of

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

he honestly replied. He could tell she was nervous; he was, too. He could not afford to bear the consequences if

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

you today,” Ellen shot back, glancing at the track that led

happy that you have Mr. Presgrave. Stop flirting with Mr. Orey.