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.

in the kitchen, Vespera was fuming, 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 down just to trip

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

snatched the rind and charged at Luke. He shouted, "You little punk, I'll beat the crap

And now, he had the nerve to show up and humiliate her?

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.

backed off, heading for the door. Just before stepping out, he turned for one last look. His eyes locked with Vespera from

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

from the kitchen and said, "Dad, calm down. Don't let someone like him get under your skin. He isn't worth

and responded, "Did you hear the arrogance in his voice? Deep down, he thinks people like us

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 just had to

finally stepped in, giving both men a polite smile. "I'm so sorry you had to witness all that. I haven't

polite way of making

said, "Mrs. Gildon, there's no need to apologize. Honestly, rich people like me do come with our own set of problems. A little self- reflection

shouldn't judge everyone by one bad example.

compliments are flattering, but they won't get me very