Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon novel Chapter 426

Vespera used to be great at faking it. She could lie without flinching and spin a story without missing a beat. But this time, it was too real, which made it harder to pretend.

After hesitating for a few seconds, she finally muttered, "We were all worried."

As she spoke, she shot a look at Calvert, who picked up the cue instantly and said, "Yeah, it wasn't just Vespera. Gerard and I were both worried about you, too."

Then, he nudged Gerard for backup. The latter had no choice but to play along. He said, "I was worried."

Dominic looked at all three of them, his expression darkening. He said, "Are you guys having a relay?"

Vespera puffed out her cheeks, cursing herself silently. She used to talk her way out of everything. How hard was saying something nice to Dominic and reassuring him?

The silence that followed was a bit awkward.

Vance shot Vespera a glare. He thought, "What a foolish woman. He's giving you all of himself. Do you truly have nothing to say? Nothing at all to ease his heart? How pathetic."

"Honey, smile," whispered Evelyn, pinching his waist hard. She warned him with her gaze.

If Dominic and Vespera were both willing to be in the relationship, who were they to interfere?

Vance felt deflated. He thought that Evelyn was a violent woman.

Trying to shift the awkward energy, Vespera changed the topic and said, "So, has the gala started yet? Wasn't it supposed to begin at 7:00 pm?"

Dominic responded, "Some of the guests still haven't arrived."

Looking at the long table in the center of the hall, Calvert asked in annoyance, "How long are we waiting before we can eat? I'm starving."

Gerard turned to him, exasperated. "Do you think we're here visiting relatives?"

This whole place reeked of danger, yet Calvert was thinking about food?

Dominic gave Calvert a light tap on the back of the head and said, "Go poke around the kitchen. See if there's anything to snack on. Look around the place."

"Got it, Mr. Reid," responded Calvert. He immediately understood what Dominic meant and took off.

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