Vespera couldn''t help but nce at Dominic''s phone. The caller ID showed that it was a call from Evelyn.
Calling first thing in the morning? It was obvious that Dominic and Evelyn hadn''t finished catching upst night.
Dominic picked up his phone. Noticing Vespera''s gaze, he briefly met her eyes, but she quickly turned her head away as if she hadn''t seen anything.
Dominic frowned and handed his phone to Vespera. He asked, "Ms. Gildon, do you want to answer it for me?"
Vespera was rendered speechless. Then, she gathered her breakfast and walked out of the dining area without looking back.
Dominic watched Vespera leave angrily and let out a chuckle before his expression darkened. He cleared his throat and answered the call. He said, "Evelyn."
Evelyn''s voice sounded from the other end of the line. "Dominic, about what you mentionedst night, asking me and Vance to connect you with someonest night, we got a reply this morning. Vance thinks you really shouldn''t get involved with that crowd. It''s dangerous. You''re a friend to us, and we don''t want you in any danger."
Dominic replied, "I know what I''m doing. Don''t worry."
Evelyn responded, "Alright then. Come over tonight. We''ll help set up a meeting with him."
Dominic thanked Evelyn, and she said, "There''s no need to thank me. I heard that you''ve got a girlfriend now, and you''re pretty smitten. Vance and I would love to meet the woman who has captured your heart."
The word-girlfriend-echoed in Dominic''s mind. The more he thought about it, the more his face darkened. He said, "I don''t think she ever wanted to be my girlfriend. It was all just my wishful thinking."
A long pause followed on the line. Evelyn could hear the disappointment in his tone. Was he already heartbroken?
She quickly changed the topic. She gave him details about the person and confirmed the meeting time. Then, the call ended.<fn36a3> Latest content published on find?novel</fn36a3>
Dominic got up and walked out of the dining area. He made his way to the window and saw Vespera sitting alone in the courtyard, quietly having her breakfast.
He didn''t go out to disturb her. Instead, he just stood behind the ss and watched her silently. What could he do to help her feel satisfied and at ease?
He wondered if there was any way to help her forget this version of him, the man who had let her down and whom she treated like a game.
Meanwhile, Vespera sliced her sausage with her fork. Then, she smashed the slices into small pieces.
She cursed in her head, "He has an ex-girlfriend in Seloria and a first love in Londarion. He''s so busy!"
After venting her frustration with her food, Vespera calmed down. She had a feeling that things were about to end.
In their rtionship, Dominic had always been the one in control, always nning ahead and doing more. On the other hand, Vespera was never fullymitted and always ready to leave.
But now, it seemed like he didn''t want to continue the rtionship anymore. He must be tired of it, and maybe that was for the best. There was nothing wrong with that.
For a long time, Vespera stared at the mess on her te. After a while, she slowly finished her meal.
By 9:00 am, Vespera and Dominic were on their way to the branch office with Calvert driving. In the car, Gerard briefed Dominic on the day''s schedule.
Most work in the morning would be carried out in the branch office. In the afternoon, Dominic had to attend a business summit. Lastly, the branch office had organized a wee party in honor of Dominic''s visit.
Vespera sat beside Dominic. Although she had reviewed the schedule earlier and appeared to listen attentively as Gerard spoke, her mind drifted.
"You and Ms. Gildon should attend the party in the evening. I''ve got other business to handle," said Dominic.
Gerard paused and then nodded. "Got it."
Unable to help herself, Vespera nced at Dominic and thought, "Other
business? Are you going for another round of catching up with your first love?"
Dominic turned toward her and asked, "Ms. Gildon, do you have any objections?" Vespera answered, "No, of course, not."