The Love From Vengeance

85 WHO?

LUKE’S POV

As I made my way out of the building, my heart raced with anticipation and my eyes scanned every corner, searching for the mysterious figure I was supposed to meet. The bustling crowd outside was filled with people engaged in various

conversations, but amidst it all, I couldn’t seem to spot the young man I was looking for.

I remembered he was supposed to be wearing a hoodie, but then again, I couldn’t be sure. Perhaps he had changed his appearance or was trying to conceal his identity more and more.

Frustration began to creep in as I continued to look around, my hands resting on my waist in a gesture of annoyance. I couldn’t shake off the feeling that this guy was playing some sort of game with me, and he seemed like the type who enjoyed pulling pranks and tricking people. It was starting to feel like a wild goose chase, and I couldn’t help but wonder if it was all just a big joke.

After what felt like an eternity, I finally spotted the person I had been eagerly anticipating. His white hoodie and masked face were a familiar sight, just like the last time we met.

I couldn’t help but feel a bit annoyed at his tardiness. He had sent me a text to meet him outside, yet he was the one who arrived late. I wanted to give him a piece of my mind, but I held back.

“Luke Reynold, I see you’ve been waiting for me,” he spoke, his voice muffled by the mask. I couldn’t decipher his expression, but I could sense his amusement.

“Yes, where have you been?” I asked, trying to keep my frustration in check. ‘ I’ve been waiting for quite some time now. I almost left.”

The man chuckled, his eyes twinkling behind the mask. “If you had left, that would’ve been your loss.”

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“Let’s not waste any more of our precious time, shall we?” The man with the enigmatic mask inched closer. “So, are you finally ready to get the deal done?”

sigh, not wanting to prolong this any

wouldn’t want anyone to start playing games with me later

should be the one saying that,” I retorted, eyeing him up and

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the trickster

What was so amusing? Had he already begun to

watch as he laughed, unsure of what to do or say. After what felt like an eternity, he finally calmed down and took a

sense of the

to stifle another laugh. I rolled my eyes and

I turned to him. “So, can we

again. “Where were we before you went off on a tangent?” He scratched the back of his

was planning to kill me, right? I need to

didn’t respond immediately, instead meeting my gaze with a cool, unreadable expression. “What is it that you need

need to know if this person had anything to do with the attack on my house two weeks ago,” I explained, my

he was tired of this conversation already. “What do you think?” he asked, his voice

snapped, my irritation bubbling to the surface. “You’re

hint of anger flashed in his eyes. “Do you think I’m some sort of omniscient figure who knows everything about everyone?” he retorted, his voice rising.

of course not,” I replied, my own voice moving with frustration. “But I have a feeling that you know more than you’re letting on. That man who attacked me, he said he was sent by someone. Do you have any idea that could be?”

slow, solemn nod. “I see,” he said, his tone softening. You’re lucky to be alive

lucky, my cousin would still be here,

“Don’t stress yourself, Luke Reynold. Even if you were to think for ten thousand