Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon novel Chapter 349

"Mr. Theodore Locke," Vespera said, pronouncing each word carefully.

Dominic's brow furrowed. "He came to see you?"

Vespera didn't want him to suspect anything more between Theodore and Wanda.

After a brief pause, she answered, "He's an old acquaintance of my parents."

It was vague enough to be taken in various ways—whether as a friend or merely a former classmate. Let him interpret it however he wished.

Though considering Theodore's status and social circle, it was hard to believe he'd ever have met her parents, who were both in education. Their worlds didn't intersect at all.

Noticing Vespera's hesitation, Dominic decided not to press the matter.

"Alright. Got it."

Vespera let out a quiet sigh of relief and ended the call.

With a polite smile, she helped Wanda welcome Theodore as he entered.

Theodore shot Wanda a mischievous grin. "That was Vespera's boyfriend on the phone, wasn't it?"

"No, no, of course not," Wanda replied, waving her hands.

"No? But wasn't that Dominic just now?"

"... Well, yes, but—"

As the conversation took an unexpected turn, Vespera nearly broke into a cold sweat.

She quickly intervened. "Mr. Locke, please, have a seat. Have you been in Halewick this entire time? When is Mr. Eden returning from Auralia? Are Mrs. Locke and Carly enjoying their stay here?"

Theodore's attention shifted, and he offered Vespera a warm smile.

Settling into a chair, he replied, "Eden won't be back until next week. I had planned to return last Saturday, but Selena had some things to wrap up here, so I figured I'd stay a few extra days."

As he mentioned staying longer, his gaze lingered on Vespera.

"Vera, could you kindly prepare some tea for us?" Wanda quickly suggested, sensing the tension in the air from Theodore's watchful stare.

"Of course," Vespera replied.

She headed to the kitchen, leaving Wanda to settle into her seat.

Wanda couldn't help but notice Theodore's gaze following Vespera until she disappeared through the kitchen door.

With a cough, Wanda cleared her throat. "Mr. Theodore, I must say, I'm rather surprised to see you here. Is there a specific reason for your visit?"

"Nothing in particular," Theodore replied. "I was in Halewick and had some free time this morning, so I thought I'd stop by."

He spoke with such ease, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Verify captcha to read the contentVerify