For the next hour, Vespora’s phone was blowing up with calls, but she was relieved that Vertion and Wanda weren’t among them. They might still be in the dark, but would eventually find out what had happened. Vespora’s heart ached as she imagined how saddened Vernon and Wanda would be after learning the news. She pounded her fists furiously into the couch. Vespera regretted not taking their advice. She hated herself for being blinded by love. She truly regretted everything she had done.

Chapter 103

Consumed by guilt, Vespera wished she could shred her memories to pieces. While the world was in chaos, Luke finally woke up in his hotel bed with a hangover. He hadn’t gone home, nor had he gone to the office. Even his phone was out of battery.

The entire Eclipse Group was left shaken after the press conference, yet Luke remained unaware. By the time Osbert found Luke and told him everything, it hit hard.

Dominic had a lunch appointment at noon. After Dominie left the restaurant and got into the car, Gerard showed him the latest gossip he had read earlier because it was related to Vespera.

Dominic read the gossip calmly. While he seemed unbothered, there was an unspoken aloofness to him.

“Since the Munoz and Sowle families are so close, I’m sure they won’t lack funds in the future. Let’s cancel the loans they applied for the project.” While Dominic sounded casual, his tone was unusually murderous.

“We’ve already disbursed the first round of funding, and it’s almost time for the second. Once we cut off the funds, they might have to cancel the project.”

“Are you looking down on them? That project symbolizes the love between Luke and Tina. They’ll do anything to fund the project. I’m certain of that.” Gerard was speechless. Dominic should not let his personal emotions get the best of him.

Gerard’s palms started sweating. He had thought about how Dominic had stepped into his position not long ago after returning to the country. The disbursement of the funds took place before Dominic’s return, and the vice president, Alex Smith, was in charge of that matter.

Gerard was certain that Alex had already handled all the connections and arrangements properly. If Dominic were to cease the funding, Alex and his subordinates might feel targeted.

But whatever Gerard said would be a waste of time. Dominic seemed to have made up his mind.

On the way to the office, Dominic gave orders for the loan to be reviewed. The reason was that the public scrutiny over the past few days might affect the project in the future. Since there was a new risk of the company being unable to pay the loan on time, a reevaluation was necessary.

Whether the review would pass depended on Dominic, the largest capitalist in Halewick. Sometimes, he might act up and not give others what they wanted.

At that moment, Henry and Felicia were at the Sowle residence. They were cheerfully having lunch with the Sowle family.

Tina sat next to Felicia while chatting warmly with her. A forced smile was plastered on Felicia’s face, making her seem like a puppet.

Henry was secretly displeased with Felicia for taking the matter into her own hands. Although he had argued with her during the journey to the Sowle residence, he calmed down later.

Since things had escalated to that point, the only way was to have Luke marry…

Vespera had been ungrateful and didn’t appreciate the opportunity. Henry had given her a chance, but she refused to take it.

“Where’s Luke? I still can’t reach him. He can’t actually be with Vespera, right? She’s a shameless bitch!” The jealousy in Tina’s voice was evident. She was portraying Vespera as Luke’s mistress.

Tina wasn’t the only one who painted Vespera as a mistress. Even the Sowles joined in, and each of them boldly began to criticize Vespera. It was as if they had forgotten how she had publicly humiliated them before.

“A woman like Vespera only knows how to use her beauty to trick others out of their money. Luke never should’ve fallen for that hoe’s tricks.”

“Look at how slutty she is. One look at her, and you can tell she’s up to no good.”

“Even talking about her will make me lose my brain cells.”

While they were chatting cheerfully, Lake burst into the house.