Chapter 373

Vespera's sleepiness vanished in an instant.

Honestly, she would've noticed the sounds before walking in if she hadn't been so mentally relaxed and half-dead with exhaustion.

Dominic and Nancy were standing on opposite sides of the bed.

Dominic's expression was ice cold, like he was ready to kill someone. Nancy

looked like she'd just been deeply humiliated.

She was wearing nothing but a little tank top, and the scent in the air was familiar. Way too familiar...

Wasn't that her perfume from this morning?

The sound of the door swinging open made both of them turn toward her.

"Vera..." Dominic started toward her.

Vespera instinctively stepped back into the office.

Realizing he was about to explain, she cut him off first. "Gerard asked me to wake

you up, but clearly Ms. Acosta had the same idea. Since you're already awake,

that's all that matters."

Dominic said nothing.

gave an awkward little tug at the corner of her mouth, then glanced toward the lounge. "Well... I'll head out,

and walked

to herself. Of course. Dominic's ex came back, and the full dramatic soap opera

stop her, but he did follow her back into

but what could she do? Being annoyed wouldn't

should remind you of now

put her jacket back on. Otherwise, they'll get the wrong idea. It's not a good

you always this calm?" Dominic asked, his

her lips

is the only thing I can be right now. Don't give me too much credit. And besides, this is

finish the sentence. He pulled her

in her neck, inhaling her

came in so suddenly, and I wasn't prepared. But nothing happened, Vera. You have to

Vespera said, gently stroking

that kind of man. And from the looks

this. Even when it was pointless and

out this wasn't just a useless situation. It was a

with it tonight. I told you, if she pulls another stunt, I'll make

"Come on. Your parents protect her, and she's not your employee. You can't just tell her to leave and expect her

Let him do whatever

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