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 on

Dominic and Eden walked in right in time to hear

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

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

forward and greeted him politely. "Hello,

was far more enthusiastic "Mr. Reid Senior! Long

linebacker. The more he thought about 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

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

trying to smooth things over. "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

to curse him. "To

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

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

girls. Everyone at the

minding her own business, quietly drinking. She'd even

her hands. "No! No,

knowing, authoritative smile. "I know perfectly well

he even knew. He just wanted everyone to

himself had "confined" the numors were true... God

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

like she was throwing up a white flag. Her eyes practically shouted,

his shoulder and sat beside her. 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 office have already been stressing her out. If they keep spreading, she

tone was soft, and his

word was meant

word also screamed

word just made things

from the way he looked at 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

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

and now you're straight again? No! You can't be with

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

she was the other woman now? She had stolen

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

kinds of