Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Jesslyn, let’s not cause a scene here,” Zacharias urged.

“I was so worried. After such a big incident, you didn’t even tell me!” The girl complained. She just noticed Zacharias’ injured arm and took a step back. “Are you seriously hurt?”

“I’m not dead,” he replied. Then, he glanced at Shirley, who was silently observing. He cleared his throat and said, “Her name is Jesslyn Kurt, and she’s my friend.”

“What friend? I’m your girlfriend,” Jesslyn protested a bit too loudly. She looked at Shirley with a hint of arrogance, wanting to establish her position against this attractive female bodyguard. She pondered, Since when did he hire such a beautiful female bodyguard? I had no idea. Shirley smiled and greeted, “Miss Kurt, hello.”

“Could you please step out? We need some privacy,” Jesslyn said to Shirley. Shirley was more than willing to give them their privacy. She nodded and turned, opening the door before leaving.

complexity in the depths of his

out of place

with

girlfriend. You grew up in my house, so you’re my

I just grew up in your house. We’re like childhood

couldn’t do much about her. In his heart, she was simply a sisterly figure. However, she didn’t accept this identity. He hadn’t made it clear before, but today, he realized how important

Shirley sat outside the corridor, closing her eyes to rest. Her mind, however, couldn’t help but ponder Jesslyn’s intimate hug with the man just now. She pondered, What’s the

a scoundrel. Though outstanding, he didn’t fare

had passed since Jesslyn entered. Shirley was thinking of using this time to take a short break. Just then, her phone beeped, and she picked it up to see a message from him. It

looked at her in surprise. “What are you coming in for? Didn’t I

orders. She approached him and asked, “Is there anything you

Jesslyn to the hospital entrance for me,” Zacharias said. Shirley was momentarily surprised and wondered, Didn’t