Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Cole paused for a moment before looking at the trinket. Shirley knew this wasn’t the best memento, but she really wanted to give him something that she held dear. That would make for a better present. She hoped it would remind him of her. He took the cat trinket. “Sure, I’ll treasure this.”

Shirley smiled. “See you around.” She walked toward the helicopter. As she strode, her ponytail fluttered in the wind beautifully.

Cole was reluctant to see her leave, and there was love in his eyes. Of course, he felt her feelings over the last three months, but out of professionalism, he couldn’t respond to her feelings.

Shirley got into the helicopter and turned around to wave him goodbye. The helicopter took off. Shirley looked at Cole until he was a speck on the ground, and something in her heart felt empty. She heaved a sigh, and then a message came in. She checked her phone and noticed that the message was from her friend.

My background check has gone wrong, Shirley. I can’t join the mission. What should I do? I don’t want to lose this job.’

matter where she was assigned to be the personal bodyguard for the

She knew what she was going to ask

That’s great, thank

this position for you, don’t you worry: Shirley’s eyes twinkled. Perfect chance to intern and see how I fare in the greater world. This is a good opportunity. I can help my friend and see how capable I am at the same time. That’s killing two birds with one stone. Hmm, but I heard that the new vice president is hard to deal with. He’s very stern and strict when it comes to work. He doesn’t make decisions based on emotions and is also hard to

shouldn’t be a problem. Now that she

left the base as well. Jasper also took along the proof of retirement Antoine gave him. From that point onward, all records of Jasper in the base would be erased, which made

When they came to the Presgrave Residence, a big

too long

happy to see a new member joining their family. They were happy with Jasper being their daughter’s partner. He was smart, wise,