Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

In quick steps, Jesslyn ran upstairs. At the top of the staircase, she couldn’t stop herself from looking in the direction of Shirley, only to see that she was still standing there with Zacharias. Filled with disgruntlement, she wanted to eavesdrop on their conversation and heard Zacharias’ voice. “I apologize to you on Jesslyn’s behalf.”

“You don’t have to.” Shirley shook her head and spun on her heels.

However, Zacharias grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. Losing her balance, Shirley fell back and landed right into his arms.

“Behave yourself, Zacharias,” she said in annoyance.

“You’re the one who didn’t behave yourself first.”

“I didn’t-”

“Didn’t you? Can you swear that you didn’t act inappropriately with me that night?” When he thought about it, he became a little mad.

about that night.” Shirley denied his word, although some

your memory?”

sealed by the man’s lips. She wanted to push him away, but he stopped her and held

tall and well-built body pressed against her, she couldn’t seem to fight him off, even

scared to make a sound out of shock. Tears welled up in her

initiated a kiss with this female bodyguard.

with any woman. He had always been a person of abstinence, and it seemed like no woman was deserving of his initiative and worth. But now, this

fought back the sadness in her chest and left

on her. Breathlessly, she glared at him

tips of his slender fingers. Accompanied by the smirk on the edge of

had a feeling that she was targeted by

a split second, he paced to the French windows and

with jealousy. If Zacharias courts this woman, she will be the future Mrs. Vice President. What a noble status that is, one that countless women can only

and Shirley pushed

kept her head lowered as she walked past Shirley. Because she had just cried,