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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 on

the door opened, and Dominic and Eden walked in right in time to

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

looked toward the doorway, his gaze lingering on Eden in particular. The longer he stared, the heavier his mood grew. "Domine, come say hello

stepped forward and greeted

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

the rumors involving 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

way? Are you

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 so

clouds. He wanted to curse him. "To

that arm there like it was normal, Samuel felt cold all over, his

that, it was as if a ray of sunshine broke through the storm,

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

She'd even been feeling a little sorry for Samuel- until

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

smile. "I know perfectly well whether it's a rumor

knew. He just wanted everyone to low his

that Samuel himself had

job, now Samuel wanted to

at Dominic like she was throwing up a white flag. Her eyes practically shouted, "Say something clear

finally melted into something softer and warmer.

soft,

word was meant

also

just

the way he looked at her. That was his idea of an explanation? With a voice and a look like that,

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

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

place. She was in the

was the other woman now?

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

through all kinds of stoms, but nothing had ever

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