Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

Chapter 12

Vespera waited for Tina to finish speaking.

Her gaze was clear and cold as she looked down at her. "And what exactly makes you so superior? Is it that brain of yours that can't even handle a simple game of checkers?

"Or the fact that you're parading around with something I discarded as if it were a prize? Or maybe you're just thrilled to be picking up a job I didn't even want?

"You even said 'our circle'... When did I ever belong to your 'we'?

"You spend your days doing nothing but acting like a stray in heat. That disgusting, rotten cesspool you call a social circle-keep it. You and Luke can rot in it together."

Her tone was light, almost casual, but every word was venom.

Tina was so furious that she nearly exploded on the spot. Her face twisted in rage, contorted into something almost unrecognizable.

She barely let Vespera finish before shrieking like a madwoman, "Shut up! I'll rip your mouth off! I'll kill you!"

She leaped from her chair, rushing at Vespera with a raised hand, ready to slap her.

Vespera didn't even flinch. She stood there, unbothered, and just as Tina was about to reach her, she swung the stack of documents in her hand, smacking them hard against Tina's face.

The impact sent Tina staggering, nearly knocking her over. Blood trickled from her

nose.

"The handover is complete. Wishing you all the best in running Eclipse Group into the ground."

With that, Vespera turned on her heel and walked out.

Behind her, Tina's piercing shrieks echoed through the building. "Vespera, I won't let you get away with this! Ah!"

She clutched her nose, screaming like a lunatic.

The project team stayed frozen in place, no one daring to approach.

Once Vespera left the office and had walked a fair distance, people cautiously approached her, their faces full of worry and sympathy.

Under the pressure of the situation, Christine braced herself and slipped into the office. She quietly gathered Vespera's things, and even fished her trophies out of the trash, carefully wiping them clean before placing them into a box.

"Ms. Gildon, I'll carry these down for you," Christine said.

Looking at her, warmth spread through Vespera's chest, and her eyes grew slightly misty.

It was a dark time in her life, but at least there were still good people by her side, offering her a glimmer of light.

said with a

to the elevator and Christine carried her things and accompanied

work. Don't provoke that spoiled brat. The best-case scenario is that she plays around for a while, gets bored, and leaves on

projects are worth billions; none of you can afford

nodded. "I'll make sure everyone

hugged her. "Keep in

drove away from Eclipse Group, the sky darkened, and rain began to fall. Heavy drops hit the windshield, bringing with them an

had ten days left.

as Vespera left, Tina

to be there. He was taken aback to see her

chair for her, but the moment she walked in, she started insulting me-calling me shameless, saying awful things about Luke

just yelling. She threw

sat silently, his

lost her damn mind? This is insane!

"I'll apologize to Tina on her behalf.

Tina thought, "That's it?"

had expected him to stand up for her, maybe even drag Vespera back

frustration. "I don't want your apology! I want her to kneel and

expression turned cold. "That's

no reason! She needs to be held accountable! If you insist on shielding her, don't blame the

Luke's fingers curled slightly.

then I'll have no choice but to express my regrets. Not only will our partnership fall apart, but

and

"You... You really care about that

chair, his tone

He

he still cared about her. Upon realizing that she would

more than that, she feared losing

Vespera was just jealous because I'm close to you. I didn't really mean it

at her

a man's attention with a woman who had no background or status was beyond humiliating. It was

suffered so much. You have to make it up to me," Tina

softened, his gaze turning gentle. "Of

with her resentment boiling inside

...

Vespera got home, she received a

a golf game set up with Dominic. I already told him I'd bring someone along. That's your chance-go make it

the best!

cringy. My skin's crawling. See you

"See you Wednesday!"