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.

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

from the pressure— she

several times, but no matter how many times he raised his glass, Vespera would quickly take it from

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

okay?"

to steady her, guiding her out of the restaurant and into

drink when I told you not to?"

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

saying you don't want to be

to be responsible for

her face, turning it to face him.

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

I never saw you as my boyfriend. I'm rich, single, and independent— why complicate

tense

mumbled lazily, "If you can handle it, fine. If you're not happy,

finished, he

landed on her

her arms loosely

back, his gaze

intense, like an ocean's vortex pulling

would lose? I've already lost. Even if you ran

caught off

her lips lifted into

together, and I'd like to..." She paused, tracing