Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Before, she never bothered me, but now that she has, Zacharias will definitely fire her.” Jesslyn grew more confident in her thoughts. She believed that by playing the card of her childhood friendship with Zacharias, a mere bodyguard wouldn’t stand a chance.

Secretly, Tony rolled his eyes at her attitude. Though he was a man, he had no good impression of a girl like her; instead, he was disgusted. How can she lack so much self- awareness? Initially, he had wanted to help her out of sympathy and prevent her from ruining her life, but now it seemed she was determined to do so on her own.

“Jesslyn, do you know what kind of girls Uncle Zacharias likes?”

Immediately, she showed interest. “What kind?”

“He likes sensible and reasonable girls.”

“Are you suggesting that I’m unreasonable?” she asked indignantly, thinking that he was making fun of her..

He quickly waved his hand and chuckled. “No, absolutely not. You’re the most reasonable girl I’ve ever met. By the way, let me go out for a moment.”

room. He knocked on her

hips as he looked

“Do

throw a stone at Jesslyn? She’s demanding that Uncle

demeanor, he said with a smile, “I know Uncle Zacharias won’t fire

“Why?” she asked.

like you don’t know. He’s so fond of you; he wouldn’t bear

immediately let out a cough. “Please don’t spread this kind

own eyes. It can’t be fake. Don’t worry. I won’t tell anyone. I’ll keep it a secret until Uncle Zacharias wins

she couldn’t do anything

is on his way

He’s even giving up his work for you,” he teased. Shirley couldn’t

fearlessly said, “Having you be my aunt is not

into laughter and ran to the other

face, and glanced at her bed. Thinking about that drunken night when Zacharias escorted her to her

came out of Tony’s room, seething with anger as she approached Shirley’s door. As she touched the back of her head, which was still sore from being