Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

Chapter 399

"I see."

Vespera's expression softened, a flicker of understanding crossing her face.

"All men's words are just empty promises. How could you not realize it was me who sent the message? If I trusted you, I might as well start believing in fairy tales," she thought to herself.

Sensing her doubt, Dominic continued, "As for everything that happened after, I won't make excuses. I was preoccupied with my mother.

"Once I heard you were safe, I finally felt a sense of relief... If you think I'm unworthy of your affection, I understand. It's true, I didn't handle things as I should have."

He met her eyes, searching for any hint of sincerity.

Vespera smiled. "What's with all this 'worthy' talk? I like you because you're handsome and exactly my type. It's not because you're some kind of hero.

"If my mom fell into the river, I'd probably forget you even existed, Mr. Reid. At least you remembered to have Calvert pick me up, right? It's fine, really. There's nothing to worry about. Let's just leave it at that. You don't need to bring it up again."

Dominic fell silent.

A knot formed in his chest.

He wanted to say something, but the words never came.

by her radiant

image Vespera portrayed and the stark reality

was the same stance she took when passing judgment on

original seats at the

to them from the apartment to the plane

up in his card game

call scheduled around

bit? I went ahead and delayed

We'll begin in ten

"...Oh. Okay then."

and went off to update

his eye, he noticed Vespera

Dominic seriously gone the

two turned into hyper-focused workaholics—it usually

flying for three hours-surely they wouldn't work

iced water from the flight attendant, Mia Keller. "Here it comes," Gerard thought to

at Vespera once more. "Seriously, can't you at least fake some sympathy?" he silently

flow of oxygen typically kept the atmosphere comfortable, but in a freezer, that same air felt harsh and biting. Each breath pierced like ice, sending a chill straight to the

however, remained indifferent

remaining nine hours dragged

sleep was a