Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Grandma, we’re done eating. Mr. Flintstone, don’t you have a meeting to attend?” Shirley smiled at Zacharias, her eyes hinting at something.

Zacharias nodded. He, too, didn’t want to disturb their lunch any longer. “Yes, the meeting is about to start.”

“Grandma, Old Madam Dawson, Mr. Dawson, we’ll take our leave. Mr. Dawson, could you please take my Grandma home? Thank you.” She stood up, reached out to grab Zacharias’ arm, and called Tony to come along. “Tony, let’s go!”

She couldn’t leave Tony here; otherwise, her grandmother would overhear everything about her and Zacharias. Tony smiled, said goodbye to everyone, and left. Then, Shirley turned around and reminded Zacharias, “Put on your mask.”

After watching him obediently put on his mask, she nervously looked around before accompanying him downstairs.

Inside the car, Zacharias took off his mask. Shirley let out a sigh of relief and turned to him, scolding him in a low voice, “Why did you come over?”

Seeing her genuinely upset, he replied truthfully, “I didn’t want someone else to take you away.”

away? What are you talking about? I have a mind of my own. I’m not a commodity that can be taken away

a chuckle. “Are you trying to comfort

also know tomorrow. The day after tomorrow…” She felt a bit overwhelmed.

if the whole world knows? Can’t we love each other?” he asked with his eyes

in love with you?” She expressed that she didn’t even know something like this had happened. He reached out and rubbed the back of her head. “You will

when they got back.

elegant and beautiful profile. It was like admiring a static

Flintstone Residence. After getting out of the car, she opened the

you want!” Zacharias opened his hands. Shirley looked at him

blind date

tightened nervously, he wanted to let off some steam when they came back to the residence. She shook her head. “No need.

you have to do that?” He

you think now is the right time to be in a relationship? You better focus on your work!” Shirley advised. Zacharias had just taken office. If rumors of their relationship spread, it

as a pretext to suppress him. She hoped he would consolidate his political power before diving into a romantic