Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

Chapter 342

Vespera blinked, a trace of shyness flickering in her eyes. She gave a quiet, almost inaudible hum in acknowledgment.

Dominic's gaze hardened, chilling to the core.

"Mr. Reid, I'll get back to work."

Vespera straightened, her posture regaining its usual poise. With the tablet in hand, she turned and walked out, each step firm and unwavering.

Dominic's fury erupted.

It wasn't just the denial-she was outright rejecting any responsibility.

The morning passed in a blur.

Vespera entered and exited Dominic's office several times.

One moment, she'd come in to inform him of an upcoming meeting; the next, she was delivering the requested documents, only to return soon after with another cup of coffee.

Gerard certainly buzzed around him like a busy bee.

Whenever Dominic asked Vespera something, she answered with a bright, unwavering smile.

If he remained silent, she'd quietly leave after setting down what she was carrying.

A luncheon was scheduled for noon.

Both Vespera and Gerard attended.

table were unyielding in their attempts to get everyone to

the meal, Vespera did her best to shield Gerard from the pressure— she couldn't let him

he raised his glass, Vespera would quickly take it from him and

the meal, Vespera's cheeks were flushed, while Gerard

you okay?" Vespera called

stepped in to steady her, guiding

you drink when I told you not to?"

then it's either you or Gerard... So what's the point of my being here? After all, I'm your

are you saying you don't want

be responsible for you," she

her face, turning it to

that what you said? I'm allowed to do things my way, right? Why should I be

as my boyfriend. I'm rich, single, and independent—

a long, tense moment. "Did your

away, turning her back to him. With her eyes closed, she mumbled lazily, "If you can handle it, fine. If you're not

she finished,

forceful kiss landed

her arms loosely

lingering kiss, Dominic pulled back, his gaze locking with

deep and intense, like an

I've already lost. Even if you ran to the moon,

caught

long pause, her lips lifted into a faint

I wanted to run away. I'm enjoying our time together, and I'd like to..." She paused, tracing a path