Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

The mere thought of Vespera seemed to lift the weight off his shoulders.

Though he still carried a lingering guilt for not being able to bring her back himself

the night before, he found comfort in knowing she had been safe all along, and

that Calvert had ensured everyone made it home.

"Dominic... Dominic..."

A faint, trembling voice called out from the hospital bed.

It was Fawn.

She had been rushed to the hospital in critical condition, but after receiving

emergency care, her life was no longer in danger.

Yet, throughout the night, she had been plagued by unrelenting seizures and

nightmarish visions, twisting and turning in a feverish daze.

Dominic and Samuel had remained by her side all night, not once closing their

eyes.

The doctors explained that Fawn's condition had been caused by extreme shock.

When she fell into the lotus pond, her gown had soaked up the water, becoming

heavier with each passing moment.

The underwater roots and stems had entangled around her limbs, forcing her into

a desperate struggle.

Her body now bore countless scratches and bruises.

When Dominic first heard the words "lotus pond", his heart sank. He braced

himself for the worst.

But despite the terror Fawn had experienced, her will to survive had proven

stronger.

Samuel was utterly heartbroken.

never so much as scraped her skin

celebration, she found herself in this

red and puffy. Fury burned inside

wipe her entire

Exhausted, Dominic stepped in.

routine. And no more crying," he

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stir awake, she called

felt a pang of hurt. He leaned in closer and murmured, "I'm

know."

I need to talk

pushed him

Samuel's face fell.

to say to Dominic, but nothing at all for

exasperated glance

is it you

escape yesterday thanks to a

hadn't been for her... I

voice shaking with fear. "When you return from your trip, can we

together to thank her?"

good look at

say that last part out loud, but it echoed in her mind. Something

would be drawn

saw through Fawn's intentions,

shift in the atmosphere, Samuel quickly

name? I'll bring

today."

sharp look. "I don't

with me, not

to leave on a business trip. He hasn't

his flight soon. Please, don't stress

calm her down.

remained fixated on her

just want to express my

invite the young

voice was cold. "She's the one who rescued you.

gratitude however you choose."

was clear-it had nothing to do