Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

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he's the uncle Eden was talking about, Vespera thought

she suddenly remembered how, just minutes ago, she'd been on the phone with Rebecca, complaining about his "vicious wife. The realization made her suck in a quiet breath.

She tumed back around and greeted Theodore properly. "Mr. Locke, hella. I'm sorry about earlier, I was a bit rade."

Theodore waved it oft. "No, I was the one who tossed a line.

Vespera smiled politely. "Not at all.”

Keeping het toe special, she turned to Samuel. "Mr. Bei Sentor, I won't disturb your lunch with Mr. Locke any further I'll head back to my room"

No need 1ll call Dominic and have him come to my private toom. You might as well join us first," Samuel said.

"Alright," Vespera agreed out loud, though internally, she was screaming.

They entered the Wisteria Room, where the food had already been served

Even after sitting down, Vespera still felt completely thrown off. She'd only meant to get a minute to breathe not end up at age with two business titans. Across the table, Theodore asked, "Ms. Gildon, what's your full name? And are you seeing anyone?"

Vespera was mentally frozen.

She'd been fine walking away before because she hadn't known who he was. But now that she did, even if she didn't want to answer, she had to. "Vespera caldon," she replied to the first question but let the second slide entirely.

Theodore nodded thoughtfully. "Beautiful name. It sounds like it was made for someone graceful, intelligent, and pure-hearted-which, from what i see, you Truly are."

Vespera smiled awkwardly. "Thanks for the flattering words."

She picked up her drink, yes lowered, sipping slowly to mask her discomfort.

Theodore was still staring at her.

Samuel's expression shitted subtly. "Don't tell me he's into her?" he thought

Then, Theodore added, "Ms. Gildon, are you dating anyone? I have a nephew who's still single."

choked on her

Dominic and Eden walked

She glanced at Dominic, then at Eden... and noticed the energy in

toward the doorway, his gaze lingering on Eden in particular. The longer he stared, the heavier his mood grew.

forward and greeted him politely. "Hello, Mr.

was far more enthusiastic "Mr. Reid Senior! Long time no see: You just keep

all the time. You're not getting any younger. Your uncle's already looking to set you up with someone." Eden flashed a wicked grin and casually hooked an arm around Dominic's neck. "Why bother? I'd rather hang out with Dom. He's way more fun than any girl." The last part nearly gave

Who's fun? Fun in what way? Are you 'playing

awkwardly, trying to smooth things over. "Now, now- everyone in this world could find theirown happiness. Dominic and Eden are both good boys. And gender, well it's not an issue these days. No need to be

the color of storm clouds. He wanted to curse him. "To hell with your "gender's not

just let him keep that arm there like it was normal, Samuel felt cold

who was still sitting quietly, sipping her drink. And just like that, it was

He likes girls. Everyone at the company says he and Ms.

sitting sately in the background, minding her own business, quietly drinking. She'd even been feeling a little sorry for Samuel- until

facial composure gone. She frantically waved her hands. "No! No, I'm hot dating Mr. Held! That's just gossip, Mr. Reid

know perfectly well whether it's

he even knew. He just wanted

Samuel himself had "confined" the numors were true... God

wanted

was throwing up a white flag. Her eyes practically shouted,

brushed Eden's arm off his shoulder and sat beside her. The ley, distant look he'd won since walking in finally melted into something softer and warmer. "Don't tease her. She's shy. The rumors at the office have already been stressing her out. If they keep spreading, she might just

tone was soft, and his eyes

was

word also

every word just

an explanation? With a voice and a look like that, even stray cats and dogs would think they were

expression turned serious, eyes full of heartbreak "Dom! I can't believe you've changed. You promised

and now you're straight again? No! You can't be with her! I'm devastated! I object! You have to

place. She was in the front-row

the other woman now?

even she couldn't match the look of shock on Samuel's face. His eyes bulged like they might pop out of

chairman of Tavian Group-he'd been through all kinds of stoms,