Chapter 140

It felt like Luke was being accused and like he was demanding an explanation. It was as if Vespera had scammed him for both love and money, then abandoned him heartlessly and ran off into Dominic's arms without looking back. Vespera was rendered speechless. She looked at him calmly, as if she were staring at a slow-witted child. At last, Luke dragged his gaze away from her and turned to Dominic. "What Mr. Sowle said… is also what I want to say." His face remained cold and proud, but the strain in his voice revealed just how hard he was trying to hold himself together. Dominic's eyes gleamed with faint amusement. "And what exactly did Mr. Sowle say? Sorry, I have a terrible memory. Mind repeating it for me, Mr. Munoz?" Luke stayed silent but clenched his fists. Beg Dominic? Not a chance. He shot to his feet, ready to walk out. Austin quickly stood and grabbed his arm, signaling him to calm down with a look. Just then, Alex stepped in to mediate. "Mr. Reid, the project's been re-