Chapter 40

The yacht soon set sail. Vespera and Gerard returned to the deck. Inside the cabin, Dominic was the focal point, gracefully handling the endless flattery that came his way. He responded effortlessly, offering the occasional subtle smile, showing no particular reaction to Nancy's presence. Meanwhile, Paul deftly set the stage for Joy. Joy seized every opportunity to engage Dominic, her admiration practically written on her face. Dominic maintained a polite, composed demeanor toward her, neither dismissive nor overly friendly. Nancy stood beside him, but there was an undeniable tension in the air, as though she were straining to keep her smile in place. That must hurt. As a woman herself, Vespera could sense the bitterness simmering beneath Nancy's facade. She observed the unfolding scene, her eyes flicking between the three of them like a seasoned gossip. And then—Dominic's gaze shifted toward her. Vespera froze. There was no time to look away. He had caught her in the act, h