Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Before Tony could come around, an annoyed voice commanded, “Get out.”

Finally, Tony snapped out of it, and he quickly apologized with a grin, “Sorry for the intrusion. You two, please continue.”

With that, he scurried off, closing the door behind him. Shirley’s face turned red with embarrassment. Great, there’s no clarifying the situation anymore! And what was I thinking last night, sleeping in Zacharias’ bed?

She lifted the covers, got out of bed, and hastily opened the door to leave. Just as she stepped out, she saw Tony still there. However, he didn’t make fun of her. Instead, he asked, “Goddess, did you sleep well last night?”

“It’s not what you think. Your uncle took sleeping pills, and I was just keeping him company…” Shirley tried to explain, but Tony’s eyes were teasing, making her realize that the explanation was futile.

“Never mind. Nothing happened between us,” she said and went downstairs. After returning to her room, she took a few breaths to calm down. Good Lord, that was embarrassing!

Twenty minutes later, Zacharias came downstairs dressed in a classic black suit, exuding a captivating charm.

“Sir, the convoy is ready. We can leave now,” Freddie said.

those people from

“They’ve all been arrested.”

let them off easily,” Zacharias grunted in a deep voice. Although Freddie didn’t understand how those thugs offended Zacharias, he knew that this matter

floor, breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Zacharias’ convoy leaving. As she touched her face, it was still warm, as if the man’s warmth lingered on

for glimpses of the man in the news. Although there were only a few shots, Shirley

well last night and dozed off in this setting! At the same time, Ava had

be leaving until after the

this weekend? I’d like to introduce my granddaughter to

sounds good. I was actually thinking about that,

granddaughter happens to be in the city and is free on the weekends. So, it’s

could become in- laws! I’m looking forward

up the phone, Ava was filled with anticipation. She wanted

Shirley was contemplating what to have for dinner, her phone rang. She picked it up and was surprised to find her granduncle calling.

come over

I’ll definitely come,” Shirley

sure to come