Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

“Good begets good. You’re bad to the bone. Even if you were in my place, you’d still end up on that side of the cell anyway,” retorted Shirley coldly. Imogen had finally shed her mask. Shirley thought Imogen would at least feel guilty, but she had overestimated this woman. She’s clearly beyond salvation.

“Of course, you can say that. Do you think you’re some sort of saint? You told me you had no feelings for Zacharias, but you still made him yours anyway. I thought you’d never try to make a move on the man I like. You betrayed me first!” Imogen sneered.

Shirley said calmly, “That was just your ploy to keep me out of the race. You managed to make me feel a little bit guilty, but I’m glad I didn’t refuse him because of your tricks. From now on, Zacharias is mine.”

Imogen’s face contorted with rage. She held the bars, snarling, “You’re not worthy of him!”

Shirley smiled. “Well, it’s not your place to comment. You will pay for your actions.”

I’m just going to give up? I never give up,

exposing her; she hated Shirley for what she did to

think you’re going to an ordinary prison? Still thinking of tasting freedom, eh?” Shirley added coldly, “Treason either ends with a

finally felt terror. She extended her hand, pleading, “Wait, Shirley. Can you get me a reduced sentence? I don’t want to stay in prison my

without looking back. She’d rather show mercy to anyone but

slowly sliding to the ground in despair. She closed her eyes, tears of fury and dismay streaming down her cheeks. She’d been trying to make a good life for herself, but all her efforts were ruined because of one little idea. She regretted doing this. If she hadn’t asked anyone to kidnap Shirley, she wouldn’t have noticed her schemes. Alas, there was no turning back time, and she

can leave now, Miss Lloyd. Imogen has to stay

nodded. She wouldn’t care about Imogen’s case anymore. When she returned to the suite, Zacharias stood up and

hand. “We have three days of vacation before we go home. Will you spend

course.” All she wanted to do was hold on tight to the people she loved and never let

leaving in half an hour,” said Zacharias. He then leaned down for