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?"

"We can get

tried to push him away and leave, Luke yanked her back forcefully. Then, he gripped her face and warned, "Don't even think about

didn't respond. Not only had she thought about it—she had already taken action. She didn't want to be with

away. Vespera caught

...

close 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 caption read, "When love greets the

hand instantly—it was Luke's. She sat frozen, her fingers curled around a glass of water. She

a feeling of loss in Vespera. It was as

table, her among the executives. They didn't look at each other, and Vespera never once went to find him at his office

she filled her time searching for apartments and methodically discarding every gift he had ever given her-anniversary presents,

onto reminders of a love she no

...

of Westfield Group, invited Vespera to join her

first, Vespera hesitated-it was already close to eleven-but after some thought, she decided

would be leaving Eclipse

stepped into the

could have gone up by myself. You didn't

with her affectionately as they stepped into the elevator. "I was worried you'd get lost. You've never been here before, have

was true. She

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

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

Though she looked slightly

Vespera removed her coat and sat down, Elena