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."

nearly choked

and Eden walked in right

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

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

and greeted him

far more enthusiastic "Mr. Reid Senior! Long

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

fun? Fun in what way? Are you 'playing with

theirown happiness. Dominic and Eden are

the color of storm clouds. He wanted to curse him. "To hell with your "gender's not an issue!" he screamed in

away. He just let him keep that arm there like it was normal, Samuel felt cold all over,

drink. And just like that, it was as if a ray of sunshine broke

nonnal," he said He likes girls. Everyone at the company says he

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

her hands. "No! No, I'm hot dating Mr.

a knowing, authoritative smile. "I know

even knew. He just wanted everyone to low his son

had

with Alex was already a full-time job, now Samuel wanted to jump

throwing up a white flag. Her eyes practically shouted, "Say

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

soft, and his eyes

word was meant

word also

word just made things

his idea of an explanation? With a voice and a look like that, even stray cats

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

be with her! I'm devastated! I object! You have to choose, it's

was in the front-row

was the other woman now? She

of shock on Samuel's face. His eyes bulged like they might

all kinds of stoms, but