Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

"No, I'm not going for a drive anymore."

"I'm homeless now. Can I stay with you?"

She conceded slightly and said, "Alright, I'll let you stay for two nights before my business trip, but only because I feel sorry for you since your apartment is occupied."

"You are truly beautiful and compassionate." Dominic gently caressed her neck, wrapped an arm around her shoulder, and rose from the suitcase. "Give me a hand inside. I've been sitting so long my legs are numb."

Vespera wrapped her arm around his waist, guiding the tall man into the room.

As she glanced at his long legs, she murmured under her breath, "Numb legs, huh? My waist might go numb soon too."

Dominic asked, "What did you say?"

Vespera plopped him onto the couch.

"Oh, nothing," she replied. "I just said it's fine to have numb legs. Mine are numb too. It's completely normal."

Dominic was speechless.

Vespera stepped out to grab the suitcase and brought it inside, then softly asked, "Would you like to sleep on the couch or the bed?"

implication was clear. She was merely offering him a place to stay, not suggesting they cohabitate. Sharing a bed was one thing, living together was quite another. He could share the bed with her, but it didn't

of principle. Even if it was just an act,

felt a bit awkward and said, "I'm allergic

that case, I'll take the couch.

develop an allergy if you're not there with

sighed, "Then just don't

place to stay. He shouldn't push his

and was somewhat

or I'll be drained tomorrow. I'll just crash on the couch," he said, taking her hand. "But if I have an allergic reaction... Vespera, you'll

ignored his last comment and

a pillow and a blanket," she

blanket appropriate for the weather, and brought back a

heading to bed. You should shower and get some rest soon

followed her in. Vespera was already asleep,

a clean scent, Dominic approached her bedside and softly

soft blush gracing her cheeks. One leg rested on the bolster pillow she hugged. In contrast to her usual facade and counterfeit smiles, she now resembled an

leaned down to kiss her forehead before