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.

she almost marched out, knife in hand, to give Luke a piece of

Gildon, here. Smack him with this," said

the rind and charged at Luke. He shouted,

thrown it away like trash. And now, he had

took the hits with a grimace, shielding his head with his arms. He quickly said, "Dad, please calm down. I just wanted to

door. Just before stepping out, he turned for one last look. His eyes locked with Vespera from across the room. She still stood in the kitchen, knife in hand, eyes full

who was usually composed,

calm down. Don't let

"Did you hear the arrogance in his voice? Deep down, he thinks people like us are beneath him. He's a rich snob.

in the living hall exchanged a glance. Theodore looked like he would rather be anywhere else, and Dominic silently cursed Luke because the latter just had to make things worse for everyone, including

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

polite way

to apologize. Honestly, rich people like me do come with our own set of problems.

Theodore. "Though to be fair, we shouldn't judge everyone by one bad example. Dominic here is one of the good ones. He's

compliments are flattering, but they won't get