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.

simply watched her, captivated by her radiant smile and carefree

image Vespera portrayed and

she took when passing

their original seats at the front of

had clung to them from the apartment

was still caught up in his card game when Dominic called

a conference call scheduled around this

do you want to rest a bit? I went ahead and delayed the meeting

We'll begin in

"...Oh. Okay then."

nodded and went off to update

his eye, he noticed Vespera buried in her laptop, fully locked into

and Dominic seriously gone the

those two turned into hyper-focused workaholics—it usually meant something had gone

flying for three hours-surely they wouldn't work through

Mia Keller. "Here it comes," Gerard thought to himself. "Whenever Mr. Reid's mood drops, he

Vespera once more. "Seriously, can't you at

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

breaks, sleep was