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

Dominic and Eden walked in right in time to hear

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

gaze lingering on Eden in particular. The longer he stared,

forward and greeted him

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

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 a

what way? Are you 'playing with my son?"

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

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

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

who was still sitting quietly, sipping her drink. And just like that, it was as if a ray of sunshine broke through

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

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

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

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

even knew. He just wanted everyone to low his son was

had "confined" the numors were true...

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

throwing up a white

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

tone was soft,

was meant to

also

just made things

her. That was his idea of an explanation? With a voice and a look like that, even stray cats and dogs would think they were in

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? We were gonna rebel against society and defy your parents together! But the second you met

You can't be with her! I'm

place. She was in the front-row seat to Eden's

woman

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

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