Drunk and Daring I Kissed a Tycoon novel Chapter 352

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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.

Meanwhile, 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 up Dominic.

"Mr. Gildon, here. Smack him with this," said Calvert while handing Vernon a watermelon rind.

Without a second thought, Vernon snatched the rind and charged at Luke. He shouted, "You little punk, I'll beat the crap out of you!"

Luke had stolen Vespera's heart years ago and then thrown it away like trash. And now, he had the nerve to show up and humiliate her? Who cares about his money?

As temperamental as Luke 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 on you and Mom. I'm leaving, alright? I'll come visit another time."

Luke finally backed off, heading for the 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 of warning.