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?"

replied, "We can get

and leave, Luke yanked her back

didn't respond. Not only had she thought about it—she had already taken

him away. Vespera caught the faint sound of a tearful voice on the other end of the

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friend, Rebecca Snyder, who was handling her divorce, sent her a screenshot. It was a new post from Luke's girlfriend—a photo of two hands, one noticeably larger than the other, forming a heart against a scenic sunrise. The

She sat frozen, her fingers curled around a

the cup hitting the surface triggered a feeling of loss

company meetings-him at the head of the table, her among the executives. They didn't look at each other, and Vespera never

she filled her time searching for apartments and methodically discarding every gift he had ever given her-anniversary presents, birthday gifts, Valentine's Day tokens, wedding mementos. She even sold her

hold onto reminders of a love she no

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lady boss of Westfield Group, invited Vespera to join her

already close to eleven-but after some thought, she

Eclipse Group, she would need

as she stepped into the club, she spotted

You didn't have to come down,"

her affectionately as they stepped into the elevator. "I was worried you'd get lost. You've never

true. She

and Elena led Vespera into a spacious private room. A large screen stood in the center,

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.

to recognize Vespera too. Though she looked slightly

removed her coat