Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

After breaking free from the bodyguard’s grip, Shirley insisted, “I want to go inside.”

Seeing that he couldn’t hold her back, the bodyguard decided not to insist further since Shirley was also a member of the security team.

Entering the lecture hall, she was met with a central hall filled with nearly five hundred people. The audience was already seated, and the security team was in action, with Roy and Imogen standing on either side of Zacharias.

Shirley walked into the hall and positioned herself on the left side of the stage, right next to Imogen. Imogen’s gaze landed on her, and at that moment, Imogen felt a rush of satisfaction.

She was indeed enveloped in Zacharias’ radiant aura as she stood beside him as if the entire world was focused on her. The sense of being in the spotlight was strong.

swept across the people in the audience. She hoped Zacharias would deliver a successful speech

up to the stage amidst enthusiastic applause. His tall figure and

various reporters aimed their microphones at him. He

you very much for your patience,” he began, and the previously lively hall suddenly fell silent. Shirley raised her head to watch the composed and powerful man deliver his

and her slightly quickened breath. What was happening to her? Still, she knew it was

focused her gaze on the audience, ready

catching the attention of Shirley and everyone else. She was holding a walking stick in one

Vice President as a token of my appreciation,” the elderly lady said with

flowers, especially an elderly woman, he smiled and remained where he was. Imogen noticed Shirley’s reaction, and they exchanged glances, with

lady finally reached Zacharias, holding the bouquet and smiling. She said, “On behalf

out to accept the flowers and said

then, a glint of cold steel flashed as the elderly lady suddenly brandished a dagger concealed within her walking stick, aiming it