Chapter 448

Evelyn fumbled with her phone, desperate for any distraction from the awkward tension in the room.

Lucas glanced at the monitor screen before checking Dominic's vitals again.

'Impressive! His pulse hasn't fluctuated one bit!' He nearly questioned if the equipment malfunctioned, or if Dominic truly had mastered complete self-control.

Adrian was equally focused on the heart rate monitor strapped to Dominic's wrist. "The device works perfectly," he remarked. "It registered changes when Evelyn wore it earlier."

"How did Evelyn perform in her challenge?" Lucas inquired.

Adrian shot a look at Evelyn, who remained stone-faced while Sophie glared daggers at him. He quickly averted his gaze. "She won. The alarm would've sounded if her heart rate spiked, but it stayed steady the whole time."

Lucas hummed thoughtfully, his eyes lingering on Evelyn.

Evelyn kept her head down, fingers flying across her phone screen in obvious avoidance.

As the first video concluded, the screen transitioned to a sultry model striking provocative poses. Every calculated movement oozed seduction.

Someone whistled appreciatively while others stole glances at Dominic, waiting for his reaction.

Dominic's expression remained grim, looking more like he was attending a solemn memorial than watching an attractive woman.

His pulse showed the slightest fluctuation - barely noticeable - likely just from increased breathing.

"He's clearly not into women! Try handsome men!" Elise, who'd been studying Dominic's reactions closely, shouted to the technician.

The screen switched to a muscular blond Adonis with golden locks cascading over broad shoulders.

Dominic's stern look darkened instantly, the image clearly reminding him of Michael Sterling.

Elise slumped in defeat at Dominic's obvious distaste. "Not into men either, apparently."

"Play that viral 'Macho Men Must Watch' clip then!"

The screen filled with a chubby-cheeked baby's face.

The room erupted in laughter, mostly from the male guests.

'See? All men love babies,' Elise thought triumphantly, watching Dominic.

His brow relaxed slightly, but his pulse stayed rock-steady at eighty beats per minute.

Lucas leaned back with a smug chuckle. "This game's too easy for him!"

Elise refused to concede defeat. "I've never met a man uninterested in everything."

"That's why he's successful - only cares about money."

"Fine! But the game isn't over! I'm not giving up yet!"

Another round of intimate scenes began playing when suddenly, Evelyn found herself shoved toward Dominic.

"..." Evelyn's mind reeled. 'Has Sophie lost her mind?! Pushing me toward Dominic like this?'