Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

Chapter 2

Luke's eyes were dark and unreadable, while Vespera's were lifeless, devoid of emotion.

The atmosphere in the garage was tense.

Despite noticing Verspera, the woman didn't bother to distance herself from Luke. Instead, she grew even bolder, wrapping her arms around his neck and whispering something into his ear.

Vespera felt disgusted by the scene. She looked away, got into her car, and drove off without glancing back.

Shortly after arriving home, Vespera heard the sound of another car pulling up outside.

As she reached up to unfasten the clasp of her necklace before the glass cabinet in the walk-in closet, a towering presence loomed behind her. The man's commanding presence filled the small space, completely enveloping her.

His hands pressed against the glass cabinet, angling himself to study her face from the side. "Are you angry?"

Vespera avoided his gaze. She took her time putting the necklace away before replying indifferently, "I'm angry enough to kill. You'd better watch your back."

Luke fell silent for a moment before speaking again. "The Sowle family is interested in collaborating with us on the Polaris project. I've been in talks with Austin Sowle, their eldest son. That woman is his sister, Tina Sowle."

"So if you don't entertain his sister, he won't work with you?"

"Vespera, I'm trying to explain. Don't be sarcastic."

"I don't think it's necessary to explain." Vespera finally turned to look at Luke. Her gaze seemed to pierce his soul. "Luke, if you're tired of me and want to replace me as the lady of this house, I can step aside."

Luke's expression darkened instantly. "What did you say?"

and replied, "We can

away and leave, Luke yanked her back forcefully. Then, he

had already taken action. She didn't want

until late that night—until an unexpected phone call summoned him away. Vespera caught the faint sound of a tearful voice

...

was a new post from Luke's girlfriend—a photo of two hands, one noticeably larger than the other,

Luke's. She sat frozen, her fingers curled around a

the surface triggered a feeling of loss in Vespera. It was as

Their only encounters were in company meetings-him at the head of the table, her among the executives. They didn't look at each other, and Vespera never once went to find him at

for apartments and methodically discarding every gift he had ever given her-anniversary presents, birthday gifts, Valentine's

hold onto reminders of a

...

Elena Hortwall, the lady boss of Westfield Group, invited Vespera to join her

close to eleven-but

would be leaving Eclipse Group, she would need connections for

stepped into the club, she spotted

You didn't have to come down,"

into the elevator. "I was worried you'd get lost. You've never been here before, have

true.

private room. A large screen stood in the

entered, Vespera noticed a few people on the other side of the screen, but Elena didn't take her there. Instead, she led her to a quieter section with only one other person. That person looked vaguely familiar, possibly the girlfriend

woman seemed to recognize Vespera too. Though she looked slightly uneasy, she still

Vespera removed her coat and sat down,