Chapter 184

Dominic leaned down and asked in a low voice, "How exactly is this destined?" Vespera glanced at Belle walking ahead, then covered her mouth slightly as she whispered back, "I threw money at it." "What?" Dominic asked like he hadn't heard her. "I threw money at it," she repeated. "What did you say?" Is he deaf or what? Vespera was speechless. She cupped her hands and stood on tiptoe, leaning closer to his ear. Dominic cooperated, bending down toward her. She practically whispered the words right into his ear. Her warm breath brushed against him like feathers—soft and ticklish. Dominic's Adam's apple moved slightly. Suddenly, he turned his head. Caught off guard, Vespera met his eyes. She was already wobbling on her tiptoes—hard enough as it was—and the surprise made her falter. Dominic caught her, arms slipping around her waist. Then, mimicking her earlier move, he cupped his hand and leaned close to her ear, his voice low and gentle. "How smart. You're both rich and clever