Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon novel Chapter 452

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Dominic was caught off guard. He then said, "Alright then. Let's cancel it."

The moment the words left his mouth, Nancy suddenly lunged forward and wrapped her arms around him. She was so fast that even Vespera didn't have time to react.

Dominic frowned in irritation and reached up to push Nancy away, but she pleaded with a nasal tone, "Just ten minutes. Let me hug you for ten minutes. I swear I won't bother you again."

Nonetheless, Dominic still pushed Nancy off firmly. He didn't let her do as she wished just because it was her last plea. With a calm yet cruel voice, he said, "Goodbye."

After saying that, Dominic walked past Nancy without hesitation. Vespera followed after Dominic.

Ten minutes might not sound like much, but give someone ten minutes, and it might end up becoming 20 minutes. Maybe even 30 minutes. If that happened, Nancy might be caught in a lie, thinking that she still had a chance.

Dominic wasn't in the wrong. Sometimes, cutting clean was the kinder thing to do.

Dominic said, "Vera, if you walk any slower, it'll be sunrise soon."

He stopped walking and waited for Vespera. Hearing that, she quickened her pace and reached his side. He held her hand, his hand warming her cold hand. He said, "Let's go. It's time to head back to Halewick."

They continued walking while Nancy stood frozen where Dominic had left her. She didn't turn to look or go after him. She just stood there as the word—goodbye—echoed in her mind. She covered her face and let herself break down into sobs.

On the way downstairs, Vespera couldn't keep her curiosity in check any longer. She asked, "Mr. Reid, I've got a nosy question. Were you and Ms. Acosta ever actually together romantically? I've heard so many rumors. Was it one of those tragic love-hate stories, or did you give her up for your brother?"

Dominic was rendered speechless. He frowned and questioned, "Where did you hear all that?"

Naturally, Vespera couldn't throw Gerard and Calvert under the bus. She answered, "Mr. Smith mentioned it before."

Dominic raised an eyebrow. All of a sudden, he asked, "So, you have been believing these rumors this whole time and only decided to ask now?"

Vespera admitted, "I didn't want to be rude."

Dominic remained expressionless. After taking a few more steps, he finally answered, "The rumors are all nonsense. I've never had any kind of romantic relationship with her. There was no love story, heartbreak, or betrayal."

Vespera had been expecting some dramatic love story, but Dominic ended it in just a few words. She asked, "You never dated her? But she was so convinced you loved her. Everything she said sounded so real."