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.

so much so that she almost marched out, knife in hand, to give Luke a piece of her mind. He was despicable. He dragged others

this," said Calvert while

the rind and charged at Luke. He shouted, "You little punk,

Vespera's heart years ago and then thrown it away like trash. And now, he had

could be, he 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

stepping out, he turned for one last look. His eyes locked

bellowed and slammed the door shut. He, who was usually composed, looked like he

from the kitchen and said, "Dad, calm down. Don't let someone

the arrogance in his voice? Deep down, he thinks people like us are beneath him. He's a

still in the living hall exchanged a glance. Theodore looked like he would rather be anywhere else, and Dominic silently cursed Luke because the latter

polite smile. "I'm so sorry you had to witness all that. I haven't exactly been the best host

way of

smile and said, "Mrs. Gildon, there's no need to apologize. Honestly, rich people like me do come with our own set of

everyone by one bad example. Dominic here is one of

but they won't get