Chapter 13

Yasmine was already waiting for Vespera at the practice range.

She wore a pastel yellow sports dress that hugged her curves. Her voluminous waves cascaded effortlessly over her shoulders, exuding a perfect blend of youthful charm and seductive allure.

As soon as she saw Vespera, Yasmine sighed in exasperation. "Ugh, you might as well wrap your whole neck up while you're at it."

Vespera smiled lightly. "I'm here for a job opportunity."

She didn't think there was anything wrong with her outfit-a sky-blue sportswear set, her hair pulled into a sleek high ponytail, and a touch of natural makeup. It was clean, professional, and appropriate.

"Vera, men are visual creatures."

"If Dominic just wanted a pretty secretary, that position wouldn't still be open."

Yasmine playfully poked her. "Being beautiful and being competent aren't mutually exclusive. Lucky for you, I bought a spare outfit. We're about the same size, so you're wearing this."

Before Vespera could protest, Yasmine grabbed her and dragged her into the fitting room, practically shoving her into the new outfit.

Since she was counting on Yasmine to introduce her, Vespera couldn't exactly refuse the favor.

When she walked out, she had transformed into a total knockout.

A white sleeveless crop top paired with a black pleated mini-skirt hugged every curve, accentuating her toned figure. Her long, sculpted legs stretched out endlessly, a vision that could make any man lose his mind.

"Oh my God—" Yasmine gasped dramatically, covering her mouth.

"Vespera, you've been hiding all this? Luke is an absolute idiot for not

appreciating what he had. And Tina? What the hell does she have that you don't?"

Vespera pretended not to hear the last part.

She frowned at her reflection, feeling uneasy. Dressed like this, it would be easy for Dominic to assume she was trying to seduce him.

"Yasmine, I don't know if..."

"Shh..." Yasmine silenced her with a finger, then fished her phone from her purse and answered the call.

and Mr. Reid are

had no choice but to go along

"Yasmine, have you

Christmas party. Back then, he was still a kid-pale, chubby, and

"I see..."

picture a

a vast, open

the rolling hills, a lake shimmered beneath the forest's edge. Closer to them, two men stood engaged in conversation, both dressed in sportswear. Vespera's gaze landed on one of them, and her breath caught in her throat. The man in the deep blue polo

dressed in an all-white athletic set. Broad shoulders, a tapered waist, and an

the sculpted lines of his face, casting sharp shadows along his

vision blurred for

seen Alban before, so the man standing beside him

"Dominic!"

looks nothing like he did as a kid. How did

"This is bad."

you fall for him at first sight? Completely swept off your

if she

golf cart came to

had been deep in conversation, finally turned toward

them over with a friendly smile, his eyes flickering with appreciation when they landed

his gaze before it was replaced with a cold, distant indifference, a wall that made it clear he wasn't someone

led Vespera toward

give

"Mr. Clarke, Mr. Reid."

greeted them warmly before eagerly introducing Vespera to Dominic. "This is my best friend, Vespera Gildon. She came today specifically

nerves were on edge, but she kept her

explains it. I was wondering why the lovely Ms. Gildon would suddenly show up

greeted him politely before turning to Dominic. Keeping her voice composed and professional, she said, "Mr. Reid, it's a pleasure to

words left her mouth, she realized her

had betrayed her. "Pleasure to meet me?" Dominic's

maintained her poised expression, though she was seconds away from losing it. She pretended not to hear the underlying meaning

at him, a hint

"Just go along with

curved slightly, amusement glinting in his eyes. "You do look

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