Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

Vespera looked at his hand as she thought, "Wasn't that a bit over the top?"

As if he sensed her unspoken critique, Dominic kindly reminded her, "Mr. Munoz did this."

A hint of frustration showed in his slightly furrowed eyebrows.

Vespera said, "Then I... I'll take you to the osteopathy clinic, and John can apply some medicated oil. He's very skilled."

Dominic was at a loss for words. He sighed and held his hand out to her, "The person I got hurt for should take responsibility."

Vespera forced a smile, "I never said I wouldn't. I'm just not experienced. I thought a professional would be better..."

Under his intense stare, her voice dwindled, "Well, if you don't mind, I could give you a slight massage."

Dominic's eyes twinkled with amusement. "So, should we go to your place or mine?"

Vespera fell silent.noveldrama

"Or..." He leaned in close, his lips brushing her ear as he murmured softly, "How about we head to your parents' place? Weren't you planning on visiting them?"

A tingling numbness spread through her ears.

"Um, let's just go upstairs," Vespera replied, sidestepping his flirtation. She unbuckled her seat belt and stepped out of the car.

Dominic walked around the vehicle, caught up with her as she limped, and

scooped her up in his arms. "You're rushing. Are you trying out for the Paralympic Games?"

Vespera chose to stay silent.

In the elevator, Dominic was thoughtful enough to let her decide. "You pick the floor. Go wherever you want," he offered.

Vespera thought, "Stop pretending! It doesn't make a difference!"

She pressed the button for the 13th floor. Raymond was on the top floor, and if he

had other intentions and if she couldn't resist them... Never mind. Since the

outcome wouldn't change, it was better not to let it escalate further.

Dominic glanced

downward before

meeting her gaze. Trying to act casual, Vespera pulled out her phone and started tapping and. swiping on the screen. As they entered the apartment, he picked her up and headed straight for the bedroom... No, that was too direct!

"I'm going to get a hot pack for your hand!" she blurted out quickly.

"I'll do it myself."

"You don't know how!"

"Didn't you say I was good at everything?"

An unspoken tension lingered in the air. Vespera felt a few bubbles of emotion rising within her.

Dominic's intense gaze was almost fiery as he carried Vespera into the room and gently laid her on the bed. Standing, his breath grazed her face and caused goosebumps to @ise on her skin.

"I'll get the hot pack," he said.

"What? Are you seriously going to do that?" Vespera blurted out, immediately regretting her words.

Dominic leaned closer. "What's the matter, Vespera? Don't you want me to leave, or did you suspect I had another reason for bringing you in here?"

His tone was sincere, but his eyes and breath were like lures, tempting her to react.

Vespera avoided his gaze and retreated slightly. "If you want to get a hot pack, go ahead. Just stop with the flirting... I mean, chatting."

Dominic stopped teasing her and stepped outside.

Relieved, Vespera exhaled and thought, "He's like an incubus with the power to read minds and charm people."

He tried to seduce her every night... Who could resist someone so captivating? Even a scholar couldn't, so why should she be able to?"

Lying in bed, lost in thought, Vespera didn't know that outside Dominic had removed his jacket, rolled up his shirt sleeves, and entered the kitchen.

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As Vespera was still caught up in thoughts of how the incubus might soon flaunt his sculpted abs to entice her, he returned and announced it was time for dinner...

Dinner?