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.

to get everyone to drink, pushing

her best to shield Gerard from

many times he raised his glass, Vespera would

the end of the meal, Vespera's cheeks were flushed, while Gerard had bolted for the

are you okay?" Vespera

in to steady her, guiding her out of

you drink when I told you not to?" he

tilted her head, her words slurring. "If I'm not drinking, then it's either you or Gerard... So what's the point of my being here? After all,

don't want to be my girlfriend

be responsible for

grabbed her face, turning it to face him. "What

that what you said? I'm allowed to do things my way, right? Why should I be responsible for you?" she replied,

as my boyfriend. I'm rich, single, and independent— why complicate things? I'm

a long, tense moment. "Did your

lazily, "If you

finished,

landed

away, her arms

kiss, Dominic pulled back, his gaze locking with

and intense, like an ocean's vortex pulling her

one would lose? I've already lost. Even

froze, caught off

lips lifted into

I never said I wanted to run away. I'm enjoying our time together, and I'd like to..." She paused, tracing a path over his abs. "Enjoy it