Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

What was happening? Why was Shirley’s heart beating so fast? Was it because of Zacharias?

Shirley bit her red lip. There was something she had been unwilling to admit or acknowledge: her feelings toward Zacharias.

She wondered, uncertain. Do I like him?When did I become a woman who speaks one way and thinks another? She didn’t want to delve further into things she couldn’t figure out. Instead, she returned to her room, took a shower, and went to bed.

In the blink of an eye, it was Saturday tomorrow. With Zacharias granting her leave, Shirley eagerly anticipated a day of relaxation at Ava’s house. She couldn’t wait to savor the delightful pastries and fruit tea her grandmother lovingly prepared.

Zacharias worked until the early hours. During a break, he reached for a rose and lightly kissed it as if kissing a certain someone. Then, he got up, went downstairs, had a glass of red wine to help him sleep, and looked in the direction of the second floor. Although the fatigue from overloaded work often made him tired, he felt that the future was promising because he now had someone to protect and someone to bring glory to.

Everything was worth it.

the morning, she didn’t wear her uniform in case Ava would complain about her looking like an insurance salesperson. The clothes Shirley’s aunt sent her last time

with a leather skirt as the base layer

that Zacharias, who had worked late last night, wouldn’t be awake

mistaken. Zacharias, wearing a black robe, was sitting on the couch enjoying tea. He

smiled, his gaze fixed on the woman who brightened up

outfit today had a special place in his

Shirley smiled and waved.

Zacharias suddenly asked. After hearing that, she turned

“Alright.

an inexplicable sense of doubt crept over him. Since today was a day off, Tony also

me with something,”

“What’s up, Uncle Zacharias?”

she’s meeting today,” Zacharias instructed his nephew. This task was more suitable for his nephew, as his bodyguards were meant to protect

today, planned to have lunch with friends. However, he thought that helping his uncle