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 the limits to

best to shield Gerard from the pressure— she couldn't let him bear the

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

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

you okay?"

Dominic quickly stepped in to steady her, guiding her out of the restaurant and into the

did you drink when I told you

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

saying you don't want to

meant to be responsible

face, turning it to face him. "What did you

my way, right?

I'm rich, single,

long, tense moment. "Did your parents say something to

With her eyes closed, she mumbled lazily, "If you can handle it, fine. If you're not happy, just end it. Neither of

moment she finished,

forceful kiss landed

away, her arms loosely wrapping around

kiss, Dominic pulled back, his

intense, like an ocean's vortex pulling her

said no one would lose? I've already lost. Even if you ran to the moon, I'd

caught off

her lips lifted into a faint

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