Drunk And Daring I Kissed A Tycoon! 279

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 on

Eden walked in right

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

The longer he stared, the heavier his mood grew. "Domine, come say hello

forward and greeted him politely.

Senior! Long time no

Eden and Dominic, the more irritated he became. "Eden, you shouldn't be running to Halewick 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 Sampel

Who's fun? Fun in what way? Are

over. "Now, now- everyone in this world could find theirown happiness. Dominic and Eden are both good boys. And gender, well it's

clouds. He wanted to curse him. "To hell with your "gender's not an issue!"

arm there like it was

like that, it was as if a ray of sunshine broke through the storm, and hope returned

girls. Everyone at the company says he

sitting sately in the background, minding her own business, quietly drinking. She'd even been feeling a

frantically waved her hands.

a knowing, authoritative smile. "I know perfectly well whether it's a rumor or

He just wanted everyone to low his son

word get out that Samuel himself had "confined" the numors were true...

already a full-time job, now Samuel wanted to jump in too? Was she

was throwing up a white flag.

look he'd won since walking in finally melted into something softer and warmer. "Don't tease her.

was soft, and his eyes

was meant

also

just

way he looked at her. That was his idea of an explanation? With a voice and

can't believe you've changed. You promised no girlfriends, remember? We were gonna rebel against society and defy your parents together! But the second you

together, and now you're straight again? No! You can't be with her! I'm devastated! I

was in the front-row

the other woman now?

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

Group-he'd been through all kinds of

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