Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley heard footsteps behind her. She turned around and locked eyes with the man descending the stairs.

“The dumplings are ready. I’ll bring them out in. a moment.” She smiled at him. Under the light, her bright and lively eyes reflected the surrounding crystal lights, making them sparkle.

The man couldn’t tear his gaze away for a moment. Shirley brought out the first bowl of dumplings. Her long, smooth, and black hair. was tied into a simple bun, with a few strands of bangs falling gracefully on her beautiful cheeks. In the man’s eyes, she seemed more appetizing than the bowl of dumplings.

She went back to the kitchen. With her back to the man, her slender legs, which were as delicate and fair as snow, were partially covered by the white T-shirt dress, accentuating her curvy and alluring figure.

His gaze became more intense and he couldn’t help but secretly gulp.

“I accidentally made too many dumplings. Please don’t waste them. You have to eat them all!” Shirley brought out the second bowl while. looking a bit embarrassed as she smiled at him.

raised an eyebrow. She thought that it would be too much for him: to finish so many dumplings by himself late

she used her fork to add a few more to his

created by the girl beside him. He had been living here alone for over a year. Unless he requested assistance, the vast mansion had only his

your work finished? You won’t be working late, will you?” Shirley asked while

asked while elegantly chewing his food. She

However, when he heard the official

help but ask when she sensed a slightly awkward atmosphere. “Mr. Flintstone, didn’t your nephew say

him to live here?”

aggressive tone? She was just trying to chat with him. He took it as if she had some ulterior

curious.” Shirley pursed her

out by

kicked out his nephew that night was simple-his nephew had begged

noisy!” he replied casually. Upon thinking about