The sun blazed intensely outside the car, and even with the air conditioning, the heat of his gaze couldn't be ignored. Her heart raced under Dominic's watchful eyes, and he found her flushed cheeks amusing. He playfully pinched her cheek.
"Alright, I'll heed your advice. No snacking on people during daylight. Let's find something else to eat." He averted his gaze and started the car. As they drove past a distinctively styled restaurant, Vespera suggested, "How about we eat here? It looks enticing." "Sure," Dominic agreed nonchalantly and parked the car.
They exited the vehicle and went inside the restaurant.
A white car slowly approached behind them, its window rolled down to reveal Nancy's face. She had been tailing them from afar since they left the office, but lost track of them halfway and had been searching around ever since.
Just as she was about to head back, she unexpectedly spotted their car again. Seeing them exit the vehicle, with only the two of them present, filled her with resentment. Just as she suspected. So much for a business dinner! He was actually sneaking around with this temptress! Nancy snapped a photo of them entering the restaurant on her phone and sent it to Fawn. "Mrs. Reid, Dominic isn't focusing on his work anymore. He claimed he had a business meeting, but he's actually sneaking around with Vespera, and they even picked such a cheap place!" Upon seeing it, Fawn was consumed with anxiety for the entire afternoon.
At the restaurant, Dominic had booked a private room and ordered a variety of dishes. Vespera sat across from him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAs she served him soup, she checked the tand remarked, "It's 12:45 pm. You have just about 30 minutes to eat before we need to return to the company. You have a meeting scheduled for the afternoon." Dominic assured Vespera, "I'm not going to harm you, don't worry." Despite his words, he moved to sit next to her. Vespera glanced at him and nervously licked her lips before placing the soup in front of him.
"Here, drink this. It's a bit stuffy in here. I'll open the window." As she opened the window, a warm south wind swept in. When she turned back, Dominic was standing in her way with his arms on the windowsill.
"Did you secretly add something to the soup, Vespera? I've only had a sip, but I'm feeling unusually warm..." he murmured before leaning in to gently kiss her. "I just wanted a kiss." Vespera trembled and swallowed hard. Seeing that no one was nearby, she kissed him back. It felt like a spark had set off an explosion. Her body arched backward, feeling as though she had collided with a piece of burning marble. Her lips and tongue were immediately captured by his.
Outside, the sun blazed, summer cicadas chirped, and a warm southern breeze blew. The sweetness of their kiss made her heart flutter as if it were being teased repeatedly. A hint of moisture appeared in Vespera's eyes.
Her palm pressed against his shirt, fingers digging into his skin, while her soft waist pressed closely against him. Suddenly, a "tap-tap" at the door startled Vespera, causing her to accidentally bite Dominic's lip.
Dominic flinched in pain, but rather than getting angry, he simply frowned and glanced toward the door. He had clearly instructed not to be disturbed.
Vespera gently pushed him away, feeling a bit flustered as she buttoned his shirt for him. She then adjusted her own attire.
"Cin." The door swung open. In walked the restaurant owner, with Nancy following closely behind, her face etched with frost. When she noticed the cuton the corner of Dominic's mouth, she was seized by the urge to tear Vespera to shreds.
She had suspected it all along. Vespera was using underhanded tactics, using her body to ensnare Dominic. Even if Dominic was interested in her, it was nothing more than base desire! This was just shameless! "Don't tellyou just happened to be eating here too?" Dominic's gaze was as cold as icy shards as he looked at Nancy.
Vespera kept her silence. Had she really followed them all the way here? Didn't she realize this kind of behavior only irritated men more? At this moment, Vespera felt that Fawn's actions were somewhat... futile.
Nancy said, "Yeah, I just chere for a meal. I noticed your car outside. Is there a problem withsaying hello? Or did I interrupt your little date?" Unable to tolerate seeing the man she loved kissing someone else, she couldn't maintain the facade any longer. She distinctly felt the pain of her heart breaking. How could he be interested in another woman? Dominic's expression showed irritation. "Yes, you're disturbing my lunch with my girlfriend. Leave now!" As soon as he said "leave," Nancy began to cry. Standing there, silent tears poured down her face like a broken dam, leaving the restaurant owner unsure of what to do.
Vespera let out an awkward sigh. The way Nancy was crying made it seem like she and Dominic had physically hurt her. If she returned to the office with her eyes swollen, the office gossip would run wild Nancy continued to cry.
Unable to take it any longer, Dominic grabbed Vespera and prepared to leave.
"You can't go," Nancy pleaded, reaching out to embrace him.
Dominic sidestepped her attempt, so she turned to Vespera instead... Unfortunately, Vespera wasn't quick enough to evade the embrace.
Nancy clung to her, smearing tears and snot over Vespera's clothes and hair.
Vespera thought, "Help! Why are you hugging me? Nancy, can't you try to keep it together a bit? This dress is really expensive!" Losing patience, Dominic shouted, "Let her go!" But he was hesitant to be rough with a woman. He tugged Nancy's arm slightly, and when she reacted as he'd hurt her, he immediately released her. Observing Dominic's reluctance, Vespera realized he was unable to strike a woman.
Strangely, the situation, though frustrating, amused her. So, as Nancy continued her tic sobbing, Vespera couldn't help but let out a small, involuntary laugh.
When Nancy heard Vespera's laugh, she was taken aback for a moment. Then she burst into even louder sobs as if her cries could bring down the entire building.
While crying, she clung tightly to Vespera and shouted, "What are you so proud of? I knew you would charm him. From the moment I saw you, I knew you'd do this. You two must not be together."
Vespera tried to console her. "Nancy, stop crying. You're a beauty with a cool and elegant air Your makeup is alLover the o place now. You don't look good like this. Please calm down.
Crying won't fix anything."
She tilted her head back and gently om pushed Nancy away, hoping to comfort her and make her fet go. When Nancy heard about her smeared makeup, she buried her face directly into Vespera's chest. Dominic was speechless. Vespera was caught off guard too, looking down at Nancy's head pressed against her chest. Was she really being clung to by her love rival?