Chapter 295

"Gerard." Vespera called his name in a soft tone. Her cheeks were still flushed pink, though not from makeup. "Your tie doesn't match your suit today. Maybe go change it?" Gerard blinked, caught off guard. He glanced down at himself. "Really? Doesn't match? What color do you think would—" He looked up, but she was already gone. He furrowed his brow in confusion and wondered, "Vespera was acting weird today too. What was going on with her?" Back in her office, Vespera made her way toward her desk, only to catch her heel on the edge of the carpet. She stumbled and flopped awkwardly into her chair, her gaze unfocused as she slumped back. Gerard's words still echoed in her head. "Mr. Chandler gave Mr. Reid all kinds of virility supplements this morning." Which meant… Raymond knew. She let herself fall back into her chair like a woman utterly defeated. She stayed that way for maybe 15 minutes before… A knock came at the door. Vespera forced herself upright. "Come in." She was e