The Love From Vengeance

120 TANGLED FEELINGS

ARIEL’S POV

“It’s such a nice thing to be surrounded by you all,” Manuel spoke loudly, as everyone in the party gave him their attention, including me. “You know, it’s actually a great thing to carry out a party like this, and see different faces all coming one by one. I acknowledged everyone’s presence at this special occasion. I really appreciate that.”

He continued, “When we started our own company, I never knew it was going to go this far, where it is today. There were so many discouragements. Lots of moment that’d just make you want to give up. But that isn’t the case around here. It is left for you to fight against all obstacles, beat the odds, and chase your dream, no matter how long it takes.”

I looked backwards as Manuel continued to talk. I was trying to see if I could spot Luke anywhere, but I couldn’t see him in the mansion. My eyes caught those of Mason’s, and I quickly looked away. Not the person I was looking for.

“Success is a journey, not a destination,” Manuel said, still catching the attention of the people present in the party. “It’s about constantly striving for improvement and learning from every experience, whether it’s a triumph or a setback. It’s all about resilience and the ability to adapt to change, embracing challenges and turning them into opportunities. It comes from building strong relationships and fostering a supportive network. You can’t do it all alone.”

He sighed, and I could see how his eyes went straight to Elizabeth. “Surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial. It’s not just about what you know, but who you know and how you work together. Just like me and my family. My wife, always giving me inspirational words. She was always there for me, and she still is. Without her, I would be nothing today.”

“Success is deeply personal,” Hannah uttered, and I glanced at her right away. It’s about setting meaningful goals and working diligently toward them. And when you reach those milestones, take a moment to celebrate before setting your sights on the next achievement.”

She looked at me, and noticed how I was just staring at her. “What?”

“You talk like you’ve runned a company before,” I told her.

She giggled. “Success/isn’t only about running a company, silly.” After that, I chuckled, and then, I turned back to Manuel.

“Victory comes only when you look for it. There is need for passion, the devotion,

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our cards right,” Manuel continued with his speech, while I

made my way outside the grand mansion, and there stood Luke, his figure filuminated by the moonlight as he spoke on his phone. But as he caught sight of me, his demeanor shifted and he ended the

his voice full of surprise as he slipped his phone into his pocket. ”

I replied, stepping closer. “Are you planning to

eyebrow. “No, why do you ask?”

been gone for quite some time, doing

smirked. “Do

couldn’t help but chuckle. “Don’t

his own, his touch sending shivers down my spine. He looked into my eyes and

you,” he began, with his gaze dropping to the ground before meeting mine again. “Things that make you want to rip

into his eyes, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of sadness and regret emanating from him. It was a

consumed by hate,” he continued, his grip on my hands tightening. “I thought you were only after my money, and I treated you horribly because of it. I said hurtful things, did terrible things, and only

hatred towards him was

“He always wanted us to stay together, and I never agreed with him. But when you left, I realized how much I had taken you for granted. I felt a void in

with such sincerity in his eyes, and I couldn’t

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his words.

my hate for you,” he admitted, his voice filled with regret. “But when you returned after five years, I couldn’t ignore the feelings that were resurfacing within me. Feelings that contradicted my hate, but I was too stubborn to admit it.

took a deep breath and held onto my hands tightly. “Ariel, I know I’ve hurt you deeply, and I don’t expect your forgiveness. But I had to tell you how I