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..."

Calvert only wanted to eat, Vespera had no choice but to serve the

forward with a

closer.

was surprised that Evelyn sounded fluent in Hanic.

and said,

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


pinched Vespera's cheek. She added, "What a lovely name. I

caught off guard. She wasn't used to getting her cheek pinched by someone

Evelyn's friendliness, the man was aloof. The look

"He's my fiancé,

courteous nod and

but said nothing. And then, without a word, he

Did she somehow offend

looped an arm around her shoulders and leaned in. She said gently, "Don't mind him. He's always like that. Also, I

hear clearly and asked,

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