Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

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Vespera forced a smile, one that looked even worse than crying. Just who would want to compete in something so ridiculous?

She raised her head and murmured, "Can't I take part in something positive?"

"Of course you can," Dominic replied, nodding firmly. When he smiled, his eyes sparkled like there were stars in them.

He continued, in a low and gentle voice, "You can take part in anything you want."

AT first, Vespera could hold herself together. She wasn't used to breaking down and letting people see her weak side. But at that moment, she felt like she could allow herself to be a little selfish and vulnerable.

She realized she could be cared for. At that, a wave of warmth surged from deep within her. It washed away the last bit of resistance she had.

Her vision blurred as her eyes welled up with tears. She let go of everything. Not only did she not have to worry about falling and getting bruised all over, but she didn't have to fear stepping into emptiness and plunging down a cliff either.

Vespera leaned against Dominic and let herself crumble. He knew that she cared about her pride. Without a word, he took off his jacket and draped it over her head as he led her out of

the restaurant.

the car, her shoulders still trembled. Once emotions were suppressed, they didn't dissipate easily. Like the

passed, the weight on her chest lifted, and the world around her became quiet. It was only then she realized she was still sitting in

instant, she snapped

pillow she hugged every night in bed. Her actions were natural and unrestrained. ... the

around in a panic. She wondered if she should just casually let go and sit up. Or should she pretend to have fallen asleep and wait for Dominic to wake her up? Then, she could act as if

just a few days ago, she had dozed off and ended

debated her options, a voice sounded above her head. "Stop

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thinking, it'll be dark

on her head lightly. "Eat first. After that, you can hug me all you

as if her mind

in a private dining space. with an elegant courtyard design. The environment was so quiet that she could hear the gentle

She seemed to be as calm as the peaceful surroundings. But in actuality, she was screaming internally

how to fix the situation. She regretted leaning on

eat crawfish?"

as her heart skipped

honey-glazed apples