Chapter 282

Vespera let out a long breath as she finally returned to her office, collapsing into her chair like she had no bones left in her body. She'd only been resting for a minute when her phone buzzed on the desk. She picked it up, checked the screen, and grinned before answering. Then she leaned back in her chair, sounding lazy and relaxed. "Yaz. You're here for the tea, aren't you?" "The whole Halewick scene's buzzing! Word is Tina got arrested in Ashford. Vera, tell me everything. Give me the scoop!" Yasmine's voice crackled with excitement. It was still lunchtime, and she had time, so Vespera gave her a quick rundown. Not that it mattered. Everyone would hear about it soon enough. After hearing the whole story, Yasmine sighed. "Good thing she got arrested. If not, even if she married Luke, it wouldn't have mattered. "You wouldn't even have to provoke her, she'd still come for you. Honestly, if Luke pissed her off even a little, she might've killed him too." Vespera thought that s