Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Rest early, Imogen. I’m going back first,” Shirley said.

“I’m so envious of you, Shirley! How amazing it will be if I can come and go from the Flintstone Residence just like you,” Imogen blurted, thinking out loud. However, Shirley didn’t know how to console her. “Well, you’ll need Mr. Flintstone’s permission for this.”

“If he needs more help in his residence, will you recommend me?”

Shirley nodded. “Sure, if this opportunity pops up, you’ll be the first I recommend.” Delighted, Imogen hugged her arm. “Shirley, you’re my best friend. I’m so lucky to be your friend.”

Patting her softly, Shirley repeated, “Rest early, okay?”

Imogen watched Shirley from the back as she left, and an unscrupulous smile tinged the edge of her lips. She knew Shirley’s personality, so she first got her to deny liking Zacharias, and then, immediately afterward, she admitted her affection for him. Given the nature of their relationship, Shirley shouldn’t fall for Zacharias in the future.

Even if she did, she would have an extra concern in her mind because it was akin to stealing the man she carried a torch for years.

tactic, and, considering Shirley’s personality and the years of friendship they shared, Imogen was pretty sure that Shirley wouldn’t date a man

Residence, Shirley thought over the things Imogen just told her. The fact that Imogen told

had fallen for Zacharias because the women around this man were smitten with him, just like Corrine from before, as well as Jesslyn. This man had what it took to have a woman fall in love with him at first sight, so she

that Zacharias was already in bed, but when she opened

you still

for you,” he answered

instead. “I’m waiting for you to return because I have a gift for you.” He gazed

him, and it was the one that Freddie sent over this morning, which she remembered was his

here and take a seat,” he invited, patting the couch. Although she went over, she didn’t

quietly inside -one for men and another for women. Zacharias picked up

so suddenly. Moreover, just from one glance, she could tell that it was pricey. “No, I can’t accept it.” Her first

reject it, he insisted on giving it to her. “It’s not like you

suggested. With a burning

head