Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

Chapter 349

"Mr. Theodore Locke," Vespera said, pronouncing each word carefully.

Dominic's brow furrowed. "He came to see you?"

Vespera didn't want him to suspect anything more between Theodore and Wanda.

After a brief pause, she answered, "He's an old acquaintance of my parents."

It was vague enough to be taken in various ways—whether as a friend or merely

a former classmate. Let him interpret it however he wished.

Though considering Theodore's status and social circle, it was hard to believe he'd ever have met her parents, who were both in education. Their worlds didn't intersect at all.

Noticing Vespera's hesitation, Dominic decided not to press the matter.

"Alright. Got it."

Vespera let out a quiet sigh of relief and ended the call.

With a polite smile, she helped Wanda welcome Theodore as he entered.

Theodore shot Wanda a mischievous grin. "That was Vespera's boyfriend on the phone, wasn't it?"

"No, no, of course not," Wanda replied, waving her hands.

"No? But wasn't that Dominic just now?"

"

Well, yes, but-"

conversation took an unexpected turn,

quickly intervened. "Mr. Locke, please, have a seat. Have you been in Halewick this entire time? When is Mr.

and he offered

chair, he replied, "Eden won't be back until next week. I had planned to return last rday, but Selena had

he mentioned staying longer, his gaze lingered on

kindly prepare some tea for us?" Wanda quickly suggested, sensing the tension

"Of course," Vespera replied.

the kitchen, leaving Wanda to settle

help but notice Theodore's gaze following

rather surprised to see you

and had some free time this morning, so I

such ease, as if it were the

if his explanation didn't

plausible. It

he had a way

honed by years of

back from lashing

than a hypocrite, she couldn't forget the kindness his mother,

them in and even helped fund

felt she had no choice but to endure. Vespera returned with the tea and placed

call you that too?"

she couldn't help

Vera born in?" Theodore asked, turning to

crossed her arms instinctively, her voice steady as she answered, "1999." Theodore raised an eyebrow, pressing further, "What

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