Ultimately, Dominic couldn't take it anymore. Despite his tight grip, he pulled Nancy away from Vespera, seized her wrist, and pushed her into a chair.
He yelled angrily, "Look at the mess you've made of yourself!" Nancy probably realized that her irrational actions had turned her into a spectacle. She felt deeply embarrassed. With her hands covering her face, she was even more hesitant to lift her head and let him see her current disheveled state.
Vespera used a tissue to clean the tears and snot that had gotten onto her. She watched Dominic reprimand Nancy, noting the clear anger in his expression. Most of the twhen she had seen him, he was composed, distant, and poised.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEven when upset or displeased, he seldom lost his temper. He gave the impression of someone who could always manage his emotions, never showing his feelings on his face, reflecting a strong sense of self-control.
Nancy was the only person who, whether during their tin Seloria or upon her return now, could consistently unsettle him. In a way, wasn't that a kind of uniqueness? Maybe he had truly loved her at one point. To transform love into hatred, there must have been love initially.
There was a fundamental distinction between liking someone and loving them, wasn't there? "You two should talk. I'll wait outside," Vespera said calmly.
By the tDominic turned to face her, she had already crossed the threshold and walked away without glancing back. Vespera went to settle the bill. She exited the restaurant under the owner's somewhat curious gaze and stood beneath a tree's shade.
Nancy was the only person who, whether during their tin Seloria or upon her return now, could consistently unsettle him. In a way, wasn't that a kind of uniqueness? Maybe he had truly loved her at one point. To transform love into hatred, there must have been love initially. There was a fundamental distinction between liking someone and loving them, wasn't there? "You two should talk. I'll wait outside," Vespera said calmly.
By the tDominic turned to face her, she had already crossed the threshold and walked away without glancing back. Vespera went to settle the bill. She exited the restaurant under the owner's somewhat curious gaze and stood beneath a tree's shade.
"I've spoken with her. If she causes any more trouble, I'll send her away from Halewick. She'll calm down," Dominic assured, wrapping his arm around her shoulder.
Vespera collected herself and replied, "That's good to hear." Noticing the time, she said, "We should get going. Half an hour has already passed. Even if you're not full, you can grab ssnacks on the way and bring them back." She put her phone away, pulled the car keys from his suit pocket, and said, "I'I drive us back so you can rest." Dominic glanced down, gently lifted her chin to meet his eyes, and asked, "Is something bothering you?" "A little bit," Vespera confessed, wrinkling her nose as she pinched the front of her clothes. "My outfit's filthy. I'll need to change once we're back at the office. It's such a hassle." Dominic glanced at her briefly before retrieving the car keys from her hand.
"I'll drive," he said. Vespera didn't object.
"Fine," she agreed.
Their relationship had truly evolved into something unique. If they were they were spotted upon returning to the office, let people gossip all they wanted. Regardless of the truth, the buzz would eventually die down.
At the office, Vespera changed her clothes and headed to the restroom to clean the dirty section of her hair Later in the afternoon, she visited the publicity department downstairs. As she was returning upstairs, she noticed someone exiting the president's office and paused, preparing to greet them. When she looked more closely, she
realized it was Nancy. Nancy had also changed her outfit and applied e meticulous makeup. As she approached, she exuded a captivating scent, suggesting she'd had tfor a shower and sperfume.
"Ms. Acosta," Vespera greeted her with a smile.