Chapter 268

Gerard sent Rebecca and Byron home, then headed back home in Dominic's car since he had to pick him up tomorrow anyway. Calvert drove Vespera's car to her neighborhood and left at lightning speed. Just because he helped Dominic, Vespera kept glaring at him. Dominic stepped out of the car with Vespera. She followed behind him as they walked to the elevator. "Do you want to come up for dinner? Raymond made plenty of good food," he asked casually. "No, thank you. I have some laundry to do," she politely declined and pressed the button for her floor. Ever since last night, the mention of food scared her. It felt like he was using it as a code word. Even if he wasn't, something about it didn't sit right with her. She vowed not to accept any food he offered because the food might be laced with "poison". "Really? You're not coming? Raymond made the beef stew you like so much, a seafood platter, the eggplant ravioli you loved—" "Stop it!" She swallowed hard and refused again. "Nope! I'