Night of Destiny (Anastasia and Elliot) novel Chapter 187

Chapter 187

“Jared, where did your mommy go?”

“Mommy has something else to do.”

And so, Nigel came to the conclusion that Anastasia had to work overtime, so she had brought Jared to the office, then had Elliot send Jared over to him. Nigel was certain that that was the truth.

At that moment, Anastasia was in a cab on the way to the hotel where her father’s company event would be held.

Her father’s company wasn’t exactly a large establishment, so the celebration this time was organized in a regular 5-star hotel.

The attendees of the event were not required to go through the hassle of registration before entering the venue. Anastasia saw a sign at the lobby that stated, ‘Attendees of

Tillman Construction’s banquet, please proceed to the third floor.

As soon as Anastasia exited from the lift, she followed the sign and arrived at a hall that was decorated with numerous tables and chairs. She saw her father standing among a few elderly men, and he looked radiant as he beamed gleefully. He seemed to be in high spirits as he raised his glass and chatted with the people around him.

“Dad!” Anastasia walked up to him and greeted him.

“Hey! This is my elder daughter, Anastasia.” Upon seeing her, Francis introduced her to his peers standing around him.

One of them couldn’t help but compliment, “Tillman, you are so lucky to have such a gorgeous daughter!”

“Not only does she have the looks, I heard that she is quite a capable lady as well,” another man praised.

Anastasia felt embarrassed upon hearing that. It seemed like her father had often mentioned her in front of his friends. Still, she was glad that she made her father proud.

“Good evening.” She smiled and greeted them.

Meanwhile, Francis was surveying the hall, seemingly looking for someone. Just then,