Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Ellen’s reaction made Lambert look at her in a new light. She is truly unique. Then, he shot Jared an envious look. Where does Jared find a woman who cares only about her man and not money?If only I could find a woman like that!

Later, when the other car owners wanted to compete against each other, the group remained at the racetrack. Meanwhile, Jared led Ellen to a tent in the garden so they could sit and eat. “Were you worried about me earlier?” he asked.

She had certainly been beside herself with worry, but now that he was safe, her worry had disappeared. Then, she turned to him and asked, “In the future, can you not participate in something so dangerous again?”

Jared was taken aback by Ellen’s forthright response, but then he solemnly nodded when he saw how serious she was. “Okay. I promise you that I will not do it again.”

His assurance made her face light up with a smile, and it appeared to have rubbed off on him because he was also beaming.

Suddenly, his phone rang, and he glanced at it to see it was a work call. “I have to take this,” he said, rising to his feet. She nodded as she watched him walk over to an adjacent patch of grass to answer the call.

she sipped her juice, a man with a glass of wine walked over and sat next to her.

earlier. Although she rarely avoided conversation, she did not feel like talking to him at the

he could not help but grin. “Miss

she answered. “Then, do I look annoying to you?” he asked. “I simply do not wish to talk.” Even though Ellen did not wish to offend Lambert, she did not want to converse

making her way through the crowd with a glass of wine. She had looked high and low for Lambert so she could finally

located him, she saw that he was sitting next to Ellen under the tent. Then, she quickly lowered the collar

a friendly manner as she sat down beside Ellen. After glancing at Selena, Ellen immediately understood

Lambert. “Hello, Mr. Orey. I am Selena Aguirre, Ellen’s cousin.”

chin on a hand and shooting him subtle looks of flirtation. “I don’t think

least had his attention. Then, she turned to Ellen

mention of her uncle’s birthday. “Where are

Lambert. “Mr. Orey, what time is it? I don’t have my phone with me right

replied, “It’s almost seven.” “I wonder if we will be doing anything fun this evening,” she mused. “Do you