#Chapter 24 Dominic

Dominic Vivian’s smile froze. “Renee?” “Yes. She needs a vehicle as soon as possible.” I said it casually, but I didn’t miss the flicker of annoyance in her expression. “I would prefer she had one before the semester started.” “You’re buying her a car?” she asked slowly, like she couldn’t quite believe it. “She wouldn’t need it if she wasn’t being stupid!” She bared her teeth. “She doesn’t need a car! She doesn’t deserve a car! Think about what she’s done! Didn’t you just hear what I said, Daddy?” I considered my answer, watching her huff and puff. She was clearly more emotionally invested in Neil than she cared to admit. Something told me there was a good chance that she’d actually be quite flattered by a courtship arrangement. “Vivian,” I said calmly. ”There has never been a time in which you have spoken and I have not listened.” Her jaw trembled. “But you’re buying her a car!” “I’m making sure she has what she needs to get through the year. That’s part of the