Night of Destiny (Anastasia and Elliot) novel Chapter 2516

Shirley’s gaze repeatedly darted toward Cole, and her thoughts were in turmoil.

Has Zacharias asked me to come early to engineer misunderstandings with Cole? She dismissed this notion, considering it all to be mere coincidence. She

couldn’t understand why Zacharias would resort to such tactics, as she didn’t see herself as being so important to him.

Just then, the car door opened, and Zacharias elegantly stepped out of the car.

He nodded to Cole and exchanged a few words with Ren.

As Ren’s motorcade began to depart, Cole cast a deep and affectionate look in Shirley’s direction. She acknowledged him with a nod. A certain man closely

observed this entire scene.

After Ren’s convoy had departed, Zacharias’ motorcade slowly approached.

She turned to Zacharias and said, “I drove here. I won’t be returning with the motorcade.”

“Hand the car keys to someone else and come with me,” he insisted. He didn’t want to grant her any more leave. She had to remain by his side at all times

during the coming period. She was resolute. “I’ll drive back by myself.”

Zacharias lowered his head and said in a hushed tone, “Unless you want Imogen’s internship to be tarnished.”

This statement momentarily silenced Shirley, and he appeared pleased. “Come with me,” he ordered.

She turned to one of the team members and told him where her car was, asking him to drive it back for her. Zacharias’ car door remained open as he waited for

her to get in. The convoy set off on its way back to Flintstone Residence.

Throughout the journey, they exchanged no words, mindful that the other bodyguards could still overhear their conversations within the car. Shirley was

also aware that her private matters with Zacharias were not suitable for public discussion.

After entering the Flintstone Residence, the bodyguards took Zacharias’

luggage and documents inside and then left. The housekeeper was there to assist with his needs, such as sending his soiled clothes for dry cleaning. She