Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Finally, the wine-tasting session ended, and it was time for the formal dinner and dance. Shirley breathed a sigh of relief; she hoped to finish quickly and return to the hotel. This kind of place wasn’t quite suitable for her.

As romantic music filled the air, many guests approached Zacharias during the dinner to greet him. At that moment, a man of similar age smiled and approached. “Zach, you’ve changed so much… for the better, of course!”

The man was dressed in a handsome white suit, a typical foreign hottie.

“William, it’s been a while.” Zacharias smiled and embraced him. Watching their brotherly embrace, Shirley wondered if Zacharias had friends here too.

After a hug, Zacharias turned to Shirley. “Shir, this is my schoolmate, William. His father is the prince of Flor.”

hint of a knowing smile laced William’s eyes as he said to his

have to greet other guests. I hope you two can have a wonderful

that Shirley seemed uncomfortable with her feet. He took her hand

lounge had been set up, and Zacharias led Shirley into one

breathed a sigh of relief. She lifted her evening gown and took her left foot out of the shoe, revealing a red and swollen area around her

Shirley, feeling

concern. Shirley shook her head. “No need, I can endure it. It happens

Just put on what’s comfortable,” Zacharias suggested, planning to call someone

stopped him. “I have adhesive bandages;

of adhesive bandage. She felt better after applying it when she put her shoes back

of distress. He didn’t expect her to go this far just

up, he cupped her face and kissed her on the lips as if comforting her. Shirley was slightly startled, and a sweet feeling

it was time for the dance. Zacharias took Shirley out, and just then, a beautiful