The Love From Vengeance

15 NO LOVE

ARIEL’S POV

“I found your purse,” Luke said, holding it up for me to see.

Thank you. Can I have it back?” I approached him, extending my hand.

As I reached for the purse, I couldn’t help but notice how close we were standing. His cologne smelled pleasant, though I refused to let myself be swayed by his charm. It would have been nice if he matched his attractive appearance with a good personality, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. I knew that the good side wasn’t coming any time soon.

I collected my purse from him, surprised by his action. And I thought he was going to start acting crazy again. But it looked like some people had come to their senses. Or maybe he was just waiting for the perfect opportunity to start being stupid.

“Thank you,” I said, my tone devoid of any warmth. I was not going to joke with this man anymore, nor was I going to be friends with him. But one thing was for sure: My mission here. would be accomplished.

I started to walk away, but Luke called out to me, prompting me to stop. I turned around, wondering what he wanted to say. I wasn’t in the mood to engage with him, but maybe being a little polite wouldn’t hurt, right?

“What is it now?” I asked without facing him.

“Why did you come back?” he queried.

I gave him a disapproving look as I turned to face him. “What kind of question is that?”

“I need to know, Ariel!” Luke raised his voice and approached me. He grabbed my arm, and I glared at him in response. “I don’t know why, but I feel like you came back because of me.”

I chuckled. “Don’t make me laugh.”

“It’s true, isn’t it?” His grip tightened as he spoke.

“If you think you’re still important in my life, you’re only fooling yourself,” I said, my tone cold. “You were erased from my life the moment we separated.”

“Are you sure about that?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Why are you even bothering yourself with this?”

do you mean?”

claim to hate me. So why do

scoffed. “Who said I

play dumb. You’re the only person here with me, and the only person

my arm. “Don’t get it twisted. I do not love you. I

arms, leaning closer to him. “If I’m not worth your time, then why

curious, okay?” he

you be curious about

to act

just being clear with you,” I retorted. “And don’t over think things,

your love,” he said, after staring

all, I came back for work. There are lots of projects, including this on with your company. And secondly, I don’t want anything to do one, that we’re working with you anymore. If it weren’t for this ongoing project, do you think I’d be standing here with you right now? So please, Luke, don’t approach me again with all these silly questions. The only thing we should be discussing is business, nothing else. I don’t know

redirected his angry gaze away from me and focused it elsewhere. “You can

to do,” I promptly replied, vanishing

car. He seemed to be engrossed in a text conversation, as indicated by the constant smile on his face. It appeared evident that he had found himself a girlfriend. I mean, considering his expression at the party and now, it was quite obvious. I couldn’t

start going now,”

asked without sparing me a glance, still focused

someone,” I replied, slightly annoyed as I thought about my recent conversation with Luke.

attention to his phone. “Who were you talking

did you know?”

to give his

you in the car,” I informed him before getting into

intended to make a phone call, so I rummaged through my purse, searching for my phone. To my surprise,

me? I lightly slapped my face, disappointed in myself. This meant I would have to go back

into the car, whistling. He settled into the driver’s seat, fastened his seat belt, and placed his hands on the steering wheel. “Alright, time to hit the

he turned to look at

wore a tired

find my phone in my purse, so it’s obvious I left it

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