The Love From Vengeance

74: NEED TO KNOW

LUKE’S POV

I inade my way out of the strip club, scanning my surroundings, hoping to catch a glimpse of the mysterious man. I couldn’t remember what he looked like since I had never seen him before. However, he did mention over the phone that he would be wearing a white hoodie.

My eyes finally caught someone putting on the white hoodie, his hands dipped in the pockets of his pants. I did nothing but watch him as he advanced towards me.

When he got close, I noticed that he had his face covered. He was putting on a black mask that hid every part of his visage. The two of us, now adjacent, looked at each other.

“Luke Reynold, sorry for coming late,” he said. His tone was playful and unserious.

“It’s okay,” I told him, and he chuckled. “You want the both of us to meet, right? I’m here. You’re here. So, let’s get this conversation done with.”

“Why are you in a hurry, Luke Reynold? We have a lot of time. We can just chill and watch these strippers dance their hearts out. You can even get one for yourself. You know, after we’re done with our discussion.”

“Sorry, but I’m not into any of those chicks. Let’s just discuss this outside. So we can get home on time.”

“Wow, it’s actually a nice thing for you, huh? You have a family, people waiting for you at home. Spending time with each and every one of them.”

“Why are you saying all this?” I asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Because I do not have a family. I live my boring life all by myself,” he answered.

“Okay,” I uttered slowly. “Well, I’m kind of sorry about that.”

He chuckled. “Oh please. Keep your fake sympathy to yourself. I don’t need it.”

“Okay then. Now tell me, what is this important information you have for me?” I asked. “I need to know.”

“It seems like you’ve forgotten about our conversation on the phone.”

“No, I haven’t. I haven’t also forgotten about the fact that you were totally out of your mind.”

He let out a light laugh. “Are you talking about the five hundred million dollars I told you to pay?”

huge amount of

motherfucking billionaire. That’s not going to

come on,” I vocalized

can see you cherish your wealth more than

it. It’s just

Reynold. You don’t even have to think twice. This

getting the point here, are you?”

point?”

forget about that,” I said underneath my

that. It’s not the main thing around

we can just get straight to the point; enough with

a nod. “So, are you giving me that

about it,”

concerned around here.

stare. “If you were concerned about me, you wouldn’t be asking

rich, Luke Reynold. But I don’t get why you’re being

me some time to think

guess this meeting was just a

wrong. It isn’t,”

when you’re ready, Luke Reynold,”

smile. But as she got closer, I

ARIEL’S POV

waist, ready to impart her culinary wisdom to

me how to prepare

standing close to the kitchen, and the aroma of spices

teach you how to make a delicious tuna tartare. It used to

I’m going to love it.” I spoke slowly, observing the

start by selecting the freshest ingredients,” my mom

red tuna and placed it on the cutting board. “A good tuna

intently as my mom

fish is fresh?” I asked, my

have a vibrant color, firm texture, and a clean,