Chapter 279

Samuel gave a knowing, authoritative smile. "I know perfectly well whether it's a rumor or not." Vespera fell silent. She wondered what he even knew. He just wanted everyone to know his son was straight. If word got out that Samuel himself had "confirmed" the rumors were true… God help her. Dealing with Alex was already a full-time job, now Samuel wanted to jump in too? Was she not allowed to live? She looked at Dominic like she was throwing up a white flag. Her eyes practically shouted, "Say something. Clear this up!" Dominic brushed Eden's arm off his shoulder and sat beside her. The icy, distant look he'd worn since walking in finally melted into something softer and warmer. "Don't tease her. She's shy. The rumors at the office have already been stressing her out. If they keep spreading, she might just quit." His tone was soft, and his eyes indulgent. Every word was meant to clarify. Every word also screamed protectiveness. And every word just made things worse. Vespe