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.

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

she used her fork to add a few more to his bowl after taking a few

here alone for over

be working late, will you?” Shirley

food. She smiled.

still okay after hearing her first sentence. However, when he heard the official statement in the following sentence, his good mood took a

slightly awkward atmosphere. “Mr. Flintstone, didn’t your nephew say he wanted to

want him to live here?”

this man always have such an aggressive tone? She was just trying to chat with him. He

curious.” Shirley pursed

was kicked out by

why he kicked out his nephew that night was simple-his nephew had begged him all night to introduce Shirley to him and he found

replied casually. Upon thinking about it, Shirley agreed. Tony