Chapter 200

"So, what do you want then?" Vespera snapped. "Fine, I'll let you stab me back, okay?" Silence fell. She glanced at Dominic, who still looked completely unbothered—bare chest on full display—then mentally replayed what she'd just said. She was horrified. Just what was she thinking? Dominic narrowed his eyes slightly and lowered his head as if searching for something near the pillow. Wait… was he looking for the pin? Vespera's chest tightened. Forget it—whatever he was doing, she wasn't sticking around to find out. She bolted from the room like her life depended on it. 20 minutes later, Dominic stepped out of the lounge, freshly changed into a suit. He was back to his usual refined, polished self. When he spotted Vespera still standing in his office, he looked genuinely surprised. He thought she'd have vanished by now. "What are you still doing here?" he asked. Vespera rolled her eyes inwardly. Did she really think she wanted to be there? Out loud, she said, "Mrs. Reid calle