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…"
That said it all. Since Dominic wasn't home, and Calvert only wanted to eat, Vespera had no choice but to serve the guests.
Vespera stepped forward with a polite smile and greeted, "Hello."
The woman lit up with a smile and stepped closer. She said, "Hi, I'm Evelyn. My nickname is Lynn."
Vespera was surprised that Evelyn sounded fluent in Hanic. The latter's pronunciation was surprisingly accurate."
Vespera shook her hand and said, "Nice to meet you. I'm Vespera."
Evelyn must be Dominic's first love, whom Nancy had once mentioned. If Evelyn was truly Dominic's first love, Vespera had to admit that he had excellent taste.
"Vera," repeated Evelyn. Then, she reached out without warning and pinched Vespera's cheek. She added, "What a lovely name. I like it."
Vespera was caught off guard. She wasn't used to getting her cheek pinched by someone she had just met. It was too much.
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