Chapter 417

Calvert got up to answer the door, while Vespera remained at the dining table, finishing her meal. She was convinced it had to be Nancy at the door. As footsteps approached, she continued eating at an unhurried pace, mentally preparing a lashing for Nancy.

The mere memory of falling for Nancy's manipulative stunt made her stomach churn. All the pent-up frustration felt like the aftermath of a drunken night. It was nothing but a foggy mess of regret and embarrassment.

The footsteps drew closer, but the people who entered were a couple. The man had blond hair and ice-blue eyes with exquisite features and pale skin that made him look sick. He radiated a moody demeanor.

Meanwhile, the woman beside him had long chestnut hair and prominent features. She stood nearly six feet tall. She had the presence of a runway model. Their outfits were fashionable as well.

The couple was looking at Vespera, studying her with an intense gaze. It was as if she were a sculpture on display, being silently appraised from every angle.

Vespera slowly set down her knife and fork. Standing up, she looked over at Calvert, who had returned to the table and resumed eating. She asked, "Who are they?"

"They're Mr. Reid's friends," answered Calvert.

Vespera replied, "I see..."

Since Dominic wasn't home, and Calvert only wanted to eat, Vespera had no choice but to

forward with a polite smile

woman lit up with a smile and stepped closer.

was surprised that Evelyn sounded fluent in Hanic. The latter's pronunciation was

her hand and said, "Nice to meet you.

Evelyn was truly Dominic's first love, Vespera had to admit


she reached out without warning and pinched Vespera's cheek. She added, "What

She wasn't used to getting her cheek

little and shifted her attention to the man. Compared to Evelyn's friendliness, the man was aloof. The look he gave Vespera had a hint of judgment and

introduced, "He's my fiancé,

a courteous nod and said, "Nice

said nothing. And then, without a word, he

Did

leaned in. She said gently, "Don't mind him. He's always like that. Also, I gave him a nickname,

didn't hear clearly

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