Nancy stared at Vespera like she had just seen a ghost. Then, her face turned red with fury. Was thetter trying to humiliate her?


    "Ms. Gildon, there''s no need to be so smug. Sure, maybe I''m not the favorite anymore. Maybe he tossed me aside for you. And now, you''re enjoying his affection. But how long do you think that''llst? One day, you''ll be the one he throws away!" Nancy snapped.


    Vespera nodded and answered, "You''re right."


    Nancy was at a loss for words. Why wasn''t Vespera refuting it?


    Vespera could tell she had thrown Nancy off. She sighed internally. After dealing with Nancy a few times, she hade to a conclusion.


    Nancy wasn''t particrly clever or cunning. She had no devious tactics or strategies. She didn''t know how to manipte people either. All she had was persistence and tears.


    Honestly, it was starting to feel a little pitiful.


    "Ms. Acosta, maybe it''s time to let go of that mindset of yours. You always look resentful. Begging and clinging aren''t attractive. You need a better game n. First, stop dragging up the past every chance you get. Second, try reminding him of the version of you he once loved. That might actually get you somewhere."<fnf175> ???? ????s? ???????s ?? find?novel</fnf175>


    Nancy was confused. Was Vespera trying to help her win Dominic back? No way. Vespera had to be mocking her.


    Outside the dining area, Gerard had been listening the whole time. He stood there, frozen. He thought, "These two are out of their minds. One more unhinged than the other."


    He couldn''t take it anymore. He had to break this up before Vespera started offering more dating tips. He started walking toward the dining area only to feel a hand mp down on his shoulder, making his scalp tingle.


    In the dining area, Nancy bit her lip after confirming that Vespera was mocking her as a winner. She said, "Vespera, don''t you think you''ve gone too far?"


    At this time, Vespera was drinking soup. Upon hearing that, she set her spoon down and smiled innocently. She asked, "Gone too far? I saw you chasing your tail and figured I would give you a little advice. There''s no need to confuse kindness with malice."


    Nancy spat, "You expect me to believe you''re being kind? We''re love rivals! You''re here to steal him from me!"


    Vespera asked, "Who said I''m trying to steal him?"


    Nancy was taken aback as she stuttered, "What are you trying to say?"


    Vespera replied, "It''s exactly what it sounds like."


    Nancy still looked lost. She said directly, "You and Dominic are together, right? Don''t you want to marry into the Reid family? We''re both in love with him. Don''t pretend we aren''t. Enough with the vague remarks. Just say what you mean."


    In the past, Nancy would put up an act, but now, she didn''t want to pretend anymore.


    Vespera didn''t respond right away. She calmly finished her pasta and soup while Nancy stared at her, visibly fuming and waiting. Finally, she set down her cutlery and looked Nancy straight in the eye.


    She said, "I know Mrs. Reid told you toe back. You''re just a pawn. If you seed, great. If not, she''ll find someone else. You can go and tell her I''m not interested in her son. I don''t want to marry into the Reid family. I''m just messing around with him. She doesn''t need to waste her time trying to split us up."


    Nancy froze. She couldn''t believe what she had just heard. Vespera actually said she was just messing around with Dominic?


    Nancy muttered, "You..."


    Vespera cut her off and said, "Now that you know about this, don''te looking for me again."


    Nancy was stunned. She waspletely floored. Because of Vespera''s words, she didn''t even know if she should continue with her n in Regalia.


    Vespera stood up and headed out of the dining area. She was full and satisfied. Now, it was time for bed.


    Right as she walked out, she bumped into Gerard, who was walking toward the dining area. Before she could say anything, he stammered nervously, "You two... I mean, is there enough pasta?"


    Vespera raised an eyebrow. Why was Gerard sweating so much? Was he afraid that she and Nancy would fight?


    She said, "I made the pasta, so, of course, it''s for myself. If she''s hungry, she can cook her own."


    And with that, she walked away.