Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Zacharias let out a soft sigh. “Alright, then. I’ll just get to know him, nothing more.”

Shirley was still angry inside. She didn’t like her private life being snooped on, even if it was by the vice president himself.

“I think I’m not cut out to stay here. Why don’t you assign me to guard duty outside? Get someone else to take care of you,” Shirley told him, not wanting to be too close right now. Zacharias raised an eyebrow. “You dislike me that much, huh?”

“Am I not allowed to dislike you?” Shirley shot back. After all, he wasn’t exactly worth much. Zacharias let out another sigh. “Alright, alright. You won’t have to see me for the next three days.”

“Where are you going?” Shirley asked. “Heading out for a site inspection. You don’t have to come with me,” Zacharias said, then headed upstairs.

Shirley bit her lip. What she wanted was to be transferred away from him to do guard duty, not to avoid him for three days.

her coat and changed into her regular professional uniform. Since she was

third floor and saw that the study door was closed. She let out a small sigh and

of weariness in his eyes. His fist clenched and unclenched, and then, finally,

work every day hadn’t tired him like this. It was that woman who was causing his mind to be in turmoil,

our end. Have you packed

“Bring the car in

opened the study door. He was taken aback to find the girl still stationed outside the door. His just-settled emotions stirred

saw her indifferent expression, and his gaze dimmed. However, he didn’t say anything. He just walked toward his master

stepped forward and stood at the doorway, watching the man folding and stacking clothes

Shirley asked, her tone a

could tell Zacharias was also being distant, so

emerged with a suitcase in hand. Shirley stepped forward again. “Let me help

declined her offer yet again.

his arm. At the doorstep was a black SUV. A man in his thirties -Zacharias’ assistant Freddie-stepped out. He wore a neat suit and had a sharp, capable look in