Chapter 243

"Get your hand off!" Luke's angry voice came from beside them. Seeing Dominic with his arm around Vespera's shoulders, so close and intimate, stirred something in Luke. Without thinking, he reached out to swipe the offending hand away. The moment his fingers brushed against Dominic's, he was swiftly brushed away. "Mr. Munoz, don't touch my hand. Please show some respect." Luke stood there, speechless. He thought, "Who would want to touch your hand anyway?" Vespera shot Luke a glance, her eyes carrying a mix of embarrassment and frustration. She quickly turned and headed for the door. Outside, Gerard was waiting for them next to a white SUV. They had already switched cars three times that day—once on the way to the countryside and again when Dominic and Gerard came to pick them up. Vespera quickly jumped into the car, but Luke shamelessly tried to follow her in. It was as if he hadn't been the one threatening her earlier, forcing her to write a release agreement. She thought,