Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Chapter 383 Be Friends or Strangers

Soon, Anastasia recalled her father’s words, remembering her mother had been urged to save an

innocent life due to the urgent situation. After all, she knew her mother wouldn’t have stood by and

watched while a six-year-old kid was about to get killed. Convinced that everyone had an instinct of

protecting the weak, she believed her mother was motivated by the same reason before she risked

herself to save an innocent life.

“I don’t blame you and your grandma.” Nonetheless, Anastasia couldn’t convince herself to let go of the

past as Riley’s words made her realize she could never fall in love with Elliot. After all, she couldn’t get

over the fact that he had indirectly caused her mother’s death, which held her back from falling in love

with him because she thought it would be unfair to her late mother if she did that. “We could be

friends,” Anastasia said.

Meanwhile, Elliot was annoyed by Anastasia’s reply, finding it ironic to hear because he was just trying

to comfort her a few moments ago.

Friends? No way! I’ll never accept our relationship as friends!

“Well, I suppose friends can become lovers and marry each other later on. Don’t you think so?” Elliot

emphasized his point.

Anastasia looked away and replied, “No. We’ll either be friends or strangers.”

Despite her cold reply, Elliot was able to empathize with Anastasia, knowing that Riley had said many

unpleasant things to her that made her reject him. “Alright, I respect your wish. We’ll be friends then.”

Elliot took a step back, but not before he demonstrated his authority over her by giving her an order.

“However, if you’re ever going to marry someone, it’s going to be me and only me!”

Anastasia was rendered speechless by the man’s words, thinking his domineering and possessive

character hadn’t changed one bit.

“The same goes for me. I’ll marry no one else but you,” Elliot soon added.

Anastasia’s face blushed as her embarrassment overwhelmed her even though she didn’t meet Elliot’s

eyes. “My decision to get married is none of your concern. The same goes for yours,” Anastasia

answered.

Elliot smiled and said, “Fine, we’ll just stay single for each other for the rest of our lives!”

Fine, he wins. While Anastasia helplessly patted her forehead, Francis entered the building from the

rain. When he heard Elliot was in the lounge, he quickly came over to greet him. “I didn’t know you’d be

here, Mr. Presgrave. Please make yourself at home.” Francis approached Elliot to shake his hand.

“You’re too kind, Mr. Tillman,” Elliot politely replied.

“Anastasia, please receive our guest, Mr. Presgrave.” Francis turned his attention to his daughter. Deep

down, he sincerely hoped that her daughter would end up being together with Elliot upon leveraging the

situation as a businessman. After all, Tillman Constructions would be backed by Elliot’s powerful

influence if they got together. Besides that, he believed his grandchildren and daughter would be loved

and treated well by the people of the Presgrave Family, considering their guilt for his wife.

“Sure, Father. Please leave me to it,” Anastasia answered. Just when Elliot was wondering how

Anastasia would receive him after Francis left, he saw the lady looking at the rain that was letting up

outside the window before she shifted her gaze to him. “Alright, the rain has let up. It’s time for you to

go.”

Wait, what? Is this how she is going to receive her guest? By showing me the door? Elliot was

rendered speechless. “I’m not leaving yet. I’m going to have lunch with you and accompany you to pick

up Jared. Then, I’m going to have my dinner at your place later at night.” In fact, Elliot had figured out

his plan for the day. His phone rang just then, whereupon he picked it up and said, “I’m not going back

to the office today. Please cancel all my meetings.” Before Rey could remind Elliot about his work, the

latter ended the call.

At the same time, Anastasia looked at the man with a stunned expression while wondering what he

was up to. What’s this guy thinking? He still has a ton of things to handle back in his office! “I don’t

need you to keep me company here, Elliot. Go ahead and attend to your business!” Anastasia didn’t

want Elliot to waste his time accompanying her, only to work overtime at night.

“It’s okay. I’m willing to waste my time keeping you company.” Elliot raised his eyebrows slightly, telling

the lady with the tenacious look on his face that he wasn’t about to give up. In the face of his

stubbornness, Anastasia felt helpless without knowing what else she could do about it.

“Bourgeois is shifting to a new location, but we’ll be keeping your office space nonetheless. You’re

welcome to work with us anytime.” Elliot offered Anastasia to return to Bourgeois so that no other man

would get close to her.

“I’m going to stay in my father’s company to learn about business management for the time being.”

Anastasia revealed her plans to remain in Francis’ company.

“Alright, I respect your decision,” Elliot said in a chivalrous manner.

“By the way, who is Aliona? The client that I was supposed to meet belonged to her, but I was

kidnapped after that.” Anastasia mentioned Aliona to Elliot. Although she didn’t blame her, she was still

mad about what had happened earlier.