Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Shirley took a step back in shock while Zacharias chuckled. “Are you afraid of me?”

Glaring at him with her pretty eyes, Shirley grumbled silently, Is this man making fun of me?

“While we’re outside, you’re no longer my bodyguard but Miss Lloyd. Let’s sit down and have a meal as equals,” Zacharias said. Stunned, Shirley asked, “Is this also an order?”

“Yes. I am ordering you.” Zacharias nodded. Releasing a slight breath of relief, Shirley agreed, “Fine. But don’t you complain to my father and say I’m slacking off.”

Zacharias nodded and promised, “Don’t worry. I will sign my name on your internship documents.”

Upon hearing that, Shirley felt relieved and sat down. The man elegantly poured her a glass of wine. “Relax. You seem very nervous.”

her guard up after seeing the wine as she

have tea instead.” Once she said

a sip. He was in an exceptionally good mood today. Initially, he thought she was going to leave, but he didn’t expect the Lloyds would let her

they were having lunch, the restaurant was very quiet. Since both of them were extremely well-mannered, the

him. He looked at her as if he was appreciating a piece of art, an art that constantly stirred up his possessive instincts. He had encountered many women and numerous admirers, but the woman before him was the only one who truly ignited his desire. The urge to conquer her was surging inside him at any

spoke and quickly got up. The

light sigh. Getting

outside the restaurant in the cold wind, he

the car. There was suddenly a gust of cold wind, making her delicate figure appear even more fragile. He quickly made his way over and said to her, “Get

her hands that were on her knees. Just as she pulled her hand away, the man turned to look at her, thinking, Just as I thought. Her hands are so cold. In the future, I shouldn’t take her out on such days and let her stay

to his study, where Freddie awaited him. Since he was injured, he had chosen to work at home and postponed

was about to leave, Zacharias suddenly called out to her, “You don’t have to leave. Sit on the couch

“I’ll wait