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.

were unyielding in their attempts to get everyone to drink, pushing

to shield Gerard from the

raised his

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

are you okay?" Vespera

quickly stepped in to steady her, guiding her out of the

you drink when I told

her words slurring. "If I'm not drinking, then it's either you or Gerard... So

you saying you don't want to be my

to be

He grabbed her face, turning it

problem? Isn't that what you said? I'm allowed to do things my way, right? Why should I be responsible for you?" she

boyfriend. I'm rich, single,

held her gaze for a long, tense moment.

her eyes closed, she mumbled lazily, "If you can handle it,

she finished, he pulled

kiss landed on

arms loosely wrapping around his

pulled back, his gaze locking

intense, like an ocean's

lost. Even if you ran to the moon,

caught

long pause, her lips lifted

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