Chapter 176

Gerard was speechless. Dominic had never brought a date to a gala before. Dominic checked the time again, then turned back to look at him. Seeing the slightly wounded expression on Gerard's face, he said, "You want to be my date? Sure. I'll pay for the best doctor and fly you out of the country for the surgery." Neither Gerard nor Vespera said a word. As they stepped out of the elevator, Gerard gave Vespera a look that seemed to say, "I tried." Vespera gave him a heavy nod in understanding, like she was saying, "I know. I get it." One more word from him, and heartless Dominic probably would've gone for the kill. Who would dare talk back after that? She wouldn't have, either. Gerard was a good guy, but he was just no match for their president. They split up in the parking garage. At the thought of being nearly turned into a woman, Gerard decided he needed to hit a nightclub tonight to recover from the trauma. Vespera followed Dominic toward his car. She then quickly took out h