Chapter 75
At Marissa’s words, Dominick’s previously unreadable expression softened slightly. “You’ve always been so competitive,” he said with a faint sigh She lowered her head, feigning embarrassment. She knew his words meant he had forgiven her.
She replied. “Well, what can I do? With someone as outstanding as you by my side, how could I not want to do my best? Her tone turned playful. her mood visibly lighter.
Marissa pondered. I knew it. With the bond I share with Dominick, there’s no way he’d stay mad at me over something like this.
‘Besides, I’m the one who got hurt today. He’s probably upset because I lied. Now that I’ve admitted my mistake, he won’t keep giving me the cold shoulder.
With that settled. Marissa glanced around the venue again. The way people were looking at her had changed, becoming more intense and curious. And that was exactly the reaction she wanted
Earlier, when Marissa had been talking to Dominick, she had deliberately leaned in closer. No one else knew what they had discussed, but her alternating expressions–shy and demure one moment, playful and laughing the next–left plenty of room for speculation.
Dominick, who had been keeping a straight face earlier, eventually broke into a resigned expression after hearing a few of her words. To the onlookers, his exasperated look seemed tinged with affection.
With that in mind, everyone present became even more convinced of the rumors circulating online. They figured it wouldn’t be long before the two of them tied the knot.
“Dom” Nathaniel raised his glass as he walked over to Dominick. He greeted Dominick with a friendly pat on the shoulder, acting like an old friend who hadn’t seen him in ages. “What do you think? Pretty nice place I’ve got here, huh?”
Dominick glanced at the spot Nathaniel had just patted and indifferently replied, “It’s alright”
Nathaniel grinned with a mischievous air. “Man, you’re impossible to please.” Dominick raised an eyebrow slightly but didn’t deny it.
Back in school, Dominick and Nathaniel were like polar opposites. Dominick was the top achiever, a model student excelling in every area.
Dominick insisted on perfections everything he did. leaving no room for error or failure. The only failure in his life, as far as he was concerned, was his marriage to Paisley
Nathaniel, on the other hand, was the exact opposite. His grades were consistently among the worst, and he was infamous for his mischievous ways. With no goals or direction, he lived life on a whim, free–spirited and untamed.
He had never done anything with real effort this club marked his first attempt at something serious.
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Marissa smiled warmly and greeted Nathaniel. “It’s been a while, Nathaniel*||
Nathaniel barely spared her a glance, giving h
her a dismissive nod. “Yeah.”
At his reaction, Marissa’s smile froze, her face stiffening. She was painfully aware of all the eyes on them. With everyone watching, Nathaniel had just completely snubbed her, leaving her humiliated.
Nathaniel turned back to Dominick with a curious look. “I saw the news about you two. When are you guys going to get married?”
Nathaniel couldn’t for the life of him understand how Dominick, of all people, could be into Marissa. After all, Nathaniel had written her off back in high school.
Dominick frowned and was about to explain that the news was fake when Nathaniel’s attention suddenly shifted. Nathaniel’s expression lit up like he’d just spotted a rare treasure. He broke into a wide grin, waving his arms enthusiastically. “Oh, that’s my mentor. Over here, Ms. Sutton.”
