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

Dominic and Eden walked in

She glanced at Dominic, then at Eden... and noticed

in particular. The longer he stared, the heavier his

stepped forward and greeted him

enthusiastic "Mr. Reid Senior! Long time no

You're not getting any younger. Your uncle's already looking to set you up with someone." Eden flashed

what way? Are you 'playing

"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

curse him. "To hell with your "gender's not an issue!" he screamed

just let him keep that arm

drink. And just like that, it was as if a ray of sunshine broke through the storm, and hope

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

business, quietly drinking. She'd even been feeling a little sorry for Samuel- until now. How could do is

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

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

he even knew. He just wanted everyone

Samuel himself had "confined" the

wanted to jump in too?

at Dominic like she was throwing up a white flag. Her eyes practically

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

soft, and his eyes

word was meant

word also screamed

word just

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

standing nearby-plopped down into the chair on Dominic's other side. His expression turned serious, eyes full of heartbreak "Dom! I can't believe you've changed. You promised no girlfriends, remember?

you're straight again? No! You can't be with her! I'm devastated! I object! You have to choose, it's

in place. She was in the front-row seat to

the other woman now? She had stolen someone's

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

was the chairman of Tavian Group-he'd been through all kinds of stoms, but nothing had ever shaken him like

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