Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“I think Imogen has something to do with the kidnapping,” said Shirley curtly.

Zacharias looked up in shock. “Does she have something to do with it?”

Shirley nodded. “I asked Roy to give me the security footage, and there’s footage of me and Imogen going shopping. My gut tells me that Imogen has something to do with the kidnapping.”

“Why would she do this?” Zacharias was frowning, taking this seriously.

“Perhaps it has something to do with money. Imogen’s family isn’t all that rich, but she’s an ambitious lady,” said Shirley. She was reminded of when Imogen told her that she wanted to gain Zacharias’ attention. She told Shirley that she’d fallen in love with Zacharias at first sight, and Imogen even hinted to Shirley that she wanted to woo Zacharias. That’s proof of her ambition.

“If she is involved, then we have to deal with her!” Zacharias cursed himself. He had a meeting that day, and Imogen requested to stay back with Shirley. He gave her that permission, leaving a snake by Shirley’s side. “I’m sorry. This is my fault, too. I shouldn’t have let her go shopping with you.”

If I hadn’t gone through this whole ordeal myself, I’d never

his arms. “I won’t let anyone I don’t trust

end up in a worse state after this. “We’re keeping this a secret

keep her under

set her up

your plan, then.” Zacharias patted Shirley’s head, feeling for her. It must suck to

in Zacharias’ embrace and rested her head on his shoulder. Zacharias held her, kissing her hair. “It’s alright. I’ll be with

and she looked at him with determination. “Really?

“Forever,” said Zacharias honestly.

up like a blooming flower again. Captivated, Zacharias held the back

back as well. Whenever she was with him, she could forget all the bad

case. If she couldn’t confirm that Shirley didn’t suspect her at all, she couldn’t rest easy. What did the kidnappers tell her?

woke up, Imogen asked her out to have coffee at the hotel’s coffee shop. Shirley agreed to it like she usually would. Concerned, Imogen asked,