The sudden voice made both Vespera and Raymond jump. They turned around at the same time. Snowball sprang off Vespera''sp and scurried over to Dominic for some affection.

Vespera quicklyposed herself and said, "I just heard some things at the office and got curious."

Raymond backed her up immediately, saying, "I told Vespera some stories about the Reid familyst time and mentioned Mr. Harry. It''s my fault."

Dominic bent down and picked up Snowball before walking over. He ced Snowball back on Vespera''sp and said, "If you''re curious about my family, you can just ask me directly. I can give you more details."

Vespera smiled awkwardly and responded, "Alright."

She patted Snowball and tried to act casual, though her heart was pounding.

"It''s gettingte," said Raymond before standing up. "Vespera, help me ce Snowball in bedter. I''m going to rest now."

"Alright. Good night, Mr. Chandler," replied Vespera, lifting one of Snowball''s legs and waving it as a goodbye.

Dominic pulled over a chair and sat next to Vespera. They were very close. At this time, she was still a bit uneasy. She felt like she was going to be interrogated.

"It''s hot out here," said Vespera, subtly shifting to the side.

She hoped Dominic would take the hint and move a little farther away. The balcony had plenty of space. Why did they have to sit practically shoulder to shoulder?

Dominic reached out and patted Snowball. He asked, "Is it? It must be because Snowball is too chubby. Here, let me cool you down."

He picked up a fan from the table and started fanning Vespera.

Not knowing what to say, Vespera nced at him, then lowered her head and focused on Snowball. At the same time, her mind raced. She needed to be ready in case he asked more about what she had said earlier.

Just then, Dominic''s low voice sounded as the gentle wind brushed against her ear. He said, "My siblings are home these days. If you''re interested, I could arrange for you to meet them."

Vespera knew Dominic wasn''t letting the topic drop so easily. She closed her eyes for a brief second before looking at him and saying, "Please spare me. I''ve learned my lesson. I won''t gossip anymore, I swear."

Dominic replied, "Vera, I mean it. I want you to meet my family."

"I haven''t thought that far ahead yet. Let''s just table that for now," responded Vespera. With Snowball in her arms, she moved to stand up.

This conversation had to end. Vespera hadn''t nned to visit the Reid family in the first ce, and now, she was certain she couldn''t. Not with things the way they were. If she went now, it would look like she was trying to climb her way into the Reid family.

Dominic reached out and pressed Vespera back into the chair. He opened his mouth to reassure her, but before he could, his phone rang. He pulled out his phone.

Vespera sneaked a nce at the screen and got caught. Initially, Dominic wanted to take the call somewhere else, but upon noticing her gaze, he changed his mind and took the call right there without walking away.

Dominic answered, "What is it?"

"Dominic, I dragged Mom and Harry to the mall with me today. Mom saw a woman''s back and swore it was the person who saved her life. She forced us to go on a manhunt through the entire mall," said Natasha through the line.

Vespera was shocked. She hugged Snowball tightly out of reflex, squishing its face and making it meow.

Dominic nced down and patted Snowball, who was trying toe over, on the head. He asked, "What happened after?"

Natasha replied, "Both Harry and I tried talking her out of it. We told her she was overreacting because how could she recognize someone by their back? But she wouldn''t hear it. She got all sulky and refused to

shop, so I had to promise would

help her find that woman

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Vespera pursed her lips. They already knew it was absurd, so why did they still agree to look for her?

Dominic''s voice turned cold as he asked, "So, you''re actually going to look for that woman?"

Natasha defended herself diffidently,

"Dominic, I don''t have a choice.

When I wasforting Mom, I told

her would check the mall''s

surveince footage. Now, she''s

watching me like a hawk. I''m

basically trapped.

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"If she thinks it''s that woman after looking at the footage, even if I don''t locate the woman, she would have other people find the woman. That''s why I''m telling you the situation in advance. What do we do?"

Vespera widened her eyes. Surveince footage?

Dominic said, "Send me the address of the mall. Then, tell Mom that it''ste and the mall is closed for the night. Tell her to continue with the search tomorrow. I''ll handle the rest."

Natasha immediately caught on and replied, "Are you going to wipe the footage?" "You don''t need the details. Just do what I said. And tomorrow, act like you tried your best but couldn''t find anyone," instructed Dominic.

"Got it," answered Natasha.

After that, Dominic ended the call. When he turned to look at Vespera, he noticed she was staring at him. Her stare actually shocked him. He asked, "Vera, why are you looking at me like that?"

Vespera ced Snowball, who had almost fainted, on Dominic''sp. With a determined gaze, she said, "Mr. Reid, I heard everything. Let me handle it."

Dominic raised an eyebrow and responded, "No need. I''ll send Calvert."

"I''m your secretary, and this matter involves me. I mean, it involves both of us. So,

I want to handle it," said Vespera.

"Vera, you''re a little too eager. It''s kind of unsettling," said Dominic.

Vespera replied, "To be honest, I''m angry. How could your mom do such a thing? I have to wipe the footage myself. Don''t stop me."

Without waiting for a reply, she

pulled out her phone and gave

Calvert a call There was no way she

Was letting thetter go alone. He

had sharp eyes. After all, he could tell if there was an inch difference in height.

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Dominic watched Vespera make the call, suspicion creeping in. Was she really that upset about it? Why was she worried that Fawn would find the woman?

A whileter, Vespera finished the call and said, "Mr. Reid, have your sister send

me the address. Calvert will go to the mall directly. I''ll meet him there." Then, she got up to leave.

Dominic called after her, "I''ll go with you. If I don''t, it''ll look like I''m dying to see that woman myself."

Upon hearing that, Vespera froze.