Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Tori’s taunt didn’t work on Josephine. Instead, it only told Josephine that Tori was nothing but someone who needed to rely on men to thrive, and women like that were pathetic. They would never be able to withdraw themselves from a relationship once they fell in love, and they would become a people-pleaser. That was something Josephine didn’t want to be.

“Honestly, your taunts don’t work on me. If there comes a day when he falls out of love with me, then I will have to accept it. What matters is that he loves me now. Women are not accessories to men. We’re equals-two independent life forms who get together because they admire each other.”

Tori was shocked to hear that, and she blinked. She herself was a brilliant woman, but even she would fall for a man like Ethan. She would want to possess him forever. The thought of him leaving was terrifying, and yet she couldn’t believe Josephine would be so calm about it. How does she do it? Isn’t she scared he might leave her? “Aren’t you worried he might get tired of you?” Tori asked.

Josephine fixed her hair in the mirror, then she turned to Tori and gave Tori a confident smile that showed she was not afraid. “You might. I’m not. Josephine turned on her heel and left.

fired since she wasn’t young anymore. She might lose the source of funds for her bags and beautiful dresses, and she was

about work with Ethan earlier, and Ethan almost fell asleep listening to it. Good thing

glass to Josephine. ‘Here. This one’s good.” Josephine took the glass and had a sip. Yep. This is what I would

Here.” Ethan handed her a bottle of that wine. Josephine poured herself a glass and shared the rest with the ladies. Ethan was

might disregard her own safety just to save someone in times of danger. He hoped she would care about herself more, for he couldn’t

her glass up as she stared at Ethan. There was passionate love in her eyes, but Ethan still wouldn’t give her a moment of his time. All his attention was on Josephine, and Josephine was

came to an end. Ethan took Josephine’s hand and stood up to leave. Tori quickly

When she realized she was the only one who did it, things got a little awkward, but she refused to leave. “Two glasses of fruit wine. That’s all