Night of Destiny Novel by Vanessa K

Luke could only watch as Josephine was being snatched away. He was so
pissed that he clenched his fists and stomped his feet in anger. Josephine
walked into the luxurious cabin. As she examined her surroundings, she asked
the man, “Is this yours?”
“Yeah! All mine,” the man replied behind her. “What company does your family
run?” Josephine began to realize that this man was wealthy beyond her
imagination. She was starting to feel a little pressured when she talked to him.
“We're in the shipping business.” When Josephine heard that, she was stunned.
People working in that field were always super rich!
“So, your family is very, very rich then?” Josephine turned around with a faint look
of admiration in her eyes. Ethan couldn’t help but chuckle. “Il may need a few
lifetimes to spend it all.”
Josephine burst out laughing. At that moment, she could feel the boat bobbing on
the ocean, so she found a couch to sit on. As she gazed at the scenery outside,
she felt herself relaxing.
“It is an honor to befriend you. If not, I would never know what it’s like to be in a
luxury boat.” Josephine smiled, relieving the awkward atmosphere between
them.
“If you'd like, I can bring you out to sea often,” said the man as he gazed at her
with deep and earnest eyes. Josephine met his gaze, feeling her heart.
subconsciously skip a beat. This guy couldn't be pursuing her, could he?
Josephine had always been a good girl. She studied earnestly and always got
good results in school, proceeding to find a stable and meaningful job after. For
the latter half of her life, she decided that she would get married to someone of
her status, such as a colleague or someone she knew. Then, she would have.
children and spend her life in peace and normalcy.
Never had she thought of getting married into a rich family, nor had she even
dreamt of it. Now that a super wealthy man wanted to pursue her, she had mixed
feelings about it.
Her feelings were so complicated that she suddenly turned wary. She wasn't a
woman who could endure some reckless play. If Ethan just wanted a one-night
stand with her, he had come to the wrong person.
“Ahem! Never mind, I'm always super busy with work. I won't have time to go out
to sea.” Josephine smiled while declining his offer. “Is your job tiring?” Ethan
asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Yes, but it brings meaning to my life,” Josephine replied. Ethan could understand
from their gazes and conversation that Josephine wasn't the sort of girl he could
woo with wealth alone. “What would you like to drink? Water? Coffee? More
wine?”
“Water, please. I've drunk enough wine; I still feel a little tipsy,” said Josephine.
Ethan passed her a bottle of water. Josephine unscrewed the cap and took a few
sips. Then, she asked, “Can I look around?”
“Of course.” Ethan curved his lips into a smile. Josephine stood up and began
looking around. When she went out the door and stood at the railing, the man
followed as well. He held a glass of wine in his hands, and he exuded the elegant
aura of a noble young master.
Josephine stood at the railing for a while. Suddenly, the waves got a little rough,
and she couldn't help but stagger. As she stepped backward, a firm arm caught
her at the perfect time.
“Watch your step, the man reminded her. Josephine gripped the railing as she
smiled. “Thank you.” Then, she walked toward the deck. She could see the entire
island from there. Josephine took a seat on the couch placed. there. The man
beside her sat down as well, and the two admired the view together.

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