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.”

up after seeing

wine, so I’ll have tea instead.” Once she

wine glass and took 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 stay with him. Though she would only be staying for three months, that period

was very quiet. Since both of them were extremely well-mannered,

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

The uniform she wore

there and let out a light sigh. Getting to his position wasn’t that difficult, but why was pursuing a

the thought of that woman standing outside the restaurant in the cold wind, he immediately withdrew his thoughts and grabbed his phone before heading

wind, making her delicate figure appear even more fragile. He quickly

away, the man turned to look at her, thinking, Just as I thought.

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

tea and knocked on the door before sending it into the study, but just as she was about to leave, Zacharias suddenly called out to her, “You

spoke up. “I’ll wait by