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.

executives at the table were unyielding in their attempts to get everyone

the meal, Vespera did her best to shield Gerard from

his glass, Vespera would

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

okay?" Vespera

forward. Dominic quickly stepped in to steady her, guiding

did you drink when I told you not to?"

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

saying you don't want to be

never meant to be

it

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

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

her gaze for a long, tense moment. "Did

she mumbled lazily, "If

finished, he

forceful kiss landed

didn't pull away, her arms loosely

a lingering kiss, Dominic pulled back, his gaze locking with

intense, like an ocean's vortex

Even if you ran

caught off

pause, her lips lifted

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