Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon

Vernon shouted, "Luke, what are you talking about? Vera isn't the kind of woman who chases after money!"

He was enraged as he continued, "She was with you back then because she liked you. It wasn't because of your family fortune! Get out of my house!"

"Dad, I didn't mean it like that. Sincerity and financial stability don't have to be opposites. I never said Vespera was after my money," said Luke, trying to calm Vernon down.

"Don't call me that. Are you leaving or not?" Vernon shouted again. His eyes darted around the room, searching for something he could throw at Luke.

Helen also stepped forward, equally fired up. She said, "Benjamin is a doctor. He saves lives! How is that any worse than some rich brat who doesn't know how to treat a woman right? I know Vera isn't superficial. She'll definitely choose

Benjamin."

Luke sneered and responded, "Then, best of luck, Dr. Gomez. But just a heads- up. Mr. Reid over there is no pushover."

Benjamin remained calm as he said, "Vespera has the right to choose who she wants. If she ends up with Mr. Reid, I'll sincerely wish her happiness."

Without saying another word, he took Helen gently by the arm and led her out the door.

kitchen, Vespera was fuming, so much so that she almost marched out, knife in hand, to give Luke a piece of

here. Smack him with this," said Calvert while handing Vernon a

charged at Luke. He

years ago and then thrown it away like trash. And now, he had the nerve

still didn't dare fight back against Vernon. He took the hits with a grimace, shielding his head with his arms. He quickly said, "Dad, please calm down. I just wanted to check in on you and Mom. I'm leaving,

heading for the door. Just before stepping out, he turned for one last look. His eyes locked

shut. He, who was usually composed, looked like he had just wrestled a bear.

the kitchen and said, "Dad, calm down. Don't let someone like him get

hear the arrogance in his voice? Deep down, he thinks people like

glance. Theodore looked like he would rather be anywhere else, and Dominic silently cursed Luke because the latter just

that moment, Wanda finally stepped in, giving both men a polite smile. "I'm so

a polite way of making

smile and said, "Mrs. Gildon, there's no need to apologize. Honestly, rich people like me

important," echoed Theodore. "Though to be fair, we shouldn't judge everyone by one bad example. Dominic

are flattering, but they won't get me