Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

Dominic said nothing, his gaze locked on Vespera.

The tension between them was palpable.

Calvert, however, remained blissfully unaware.

To him, Vespera still looked warm and cheerful-like someone who genuinely cared about Dominic.

Vespera stood from the couch and took Snowball from Dominic's arms. "You should get going. Time won't wait."

Dominic felt a weight settle in his chest.

There was no reaching her right now.

He gave a slight nod. "Understood. I'll follow your orders, Ms. Gildon."

With that, he turned and walked away.

As soon as he left, Vespera quietly went back to playing with Snowball.

Taking the chance, Gerard walked over and gently stroked the kitten. "Um... Vespera, Mr. Reid really didn't mean any harm last night. Please don't be upset.

"It was all Calvert's fault-he panicked about getting scolded and lied to Mr. Reid, saying you were already safe and on your way home. And honestly, Mrs. Reid was in real danger last night="

Vespera cut him off gently. "It's alright, Gerard. I know. I'm not upset."

"But you don't exactly look happy either," Gerard thought to himself.

Calvert wandered over too. "It's my fault. I shouldn't have left the banquet halfway through to report to Mr. Reid. If I'd just stayed and kept an eye on you ladies, none of this would've happened. Vespera, if you're mad, just punch me—I can take it."

Vespera chuckled. "Punch you? I doubt I could even leave a mark."

"Vespera―"

She picked up Snowball's tiny leg and tapped it lightly against Calvert's chest. "There. Snowball gave you a punch for me. We're even now. I'm really not mad anymore."

And she wasn't. She truly meant it.

Why should everyone be expected to put her first?

like offering a gift-giving it was an act of goodwill,

am, it was time to

Calvert wasn't supposed to join, but eager to make up for his

Dominic had no objections.

reached the car, Calvert eagerly

was caught off

choice, she took

clearly just showered.

he leaned over

crisp, clean scent clung to

Reid, I can buckle my

her and meeting her gaze.

smiled but said

against his chest-he was too close for

didn't make another

he kept his face

her gaze

and

airport, they quickly

about to board the plane, and in just a few moments, they'd

was going to feel like a pressure cooker, with no escape for the entire

suddenly hesitated. "Gerard, maybe I shouldn't go after all.

"Do you think

Calvert grumbled to himself. The four

four breakfasts to be brought

had planned to ask Vespera to sit across from him, but instead,

and began

wasn't planning on switching

back his words and settled into his own

after, everyone

immediately got to

diving into their own

naturally fell into conversation, moving from updates on the Londarion branch to

exactly how to keep it lively

of nowhere, he felt a sharp, intense gaze on his left.

tangible, making Gerard feel as though he might be hurled out of the