Chapter 70

"I'm not exactly generous, and I don't have a habit of letting strangers hitch a free ride on my jet. So, what should I do…" Dominic spoke lazily, watching as Luke's face darkened with frustration. Just as the tension in the air grew thick, Dominic suddenly let out a low chuckle and changed his tone. "How about this? Since we're both from Halewick, I'll give you a fair market price. Just make sure to transfer the money, Mr. Munoz." He looked like some benevolent patron bestowing a favor, his tone laced with a hint of condescension. Luke was so furious he could practically feel his chest tightening. And yet, he had no choice but to endure it. After all, he needed to board his private jet. Vespera sat beside them, pretending not to hear their conversation. She thought, "Luke has probably never endured this kind of humiliation in his entire life. If this were the past, he would've walked away without hesitation rather than put up with this nonsense." Luke turned to glance at her.