The Love From Vengeance

Chapter 165

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I pushed open the heavy oak door of the bustling catery, feeling the warmth of the cozy interior envelop me like a familiar hug. My eyes scanned the room, searching for Mason. Spotting an empty table near the window, I made my way towards it, the sounds of clinking cutlery and murmured conversations filling the air.

Taking a seat, I pulled out my phone to check the time. Of course, the scumbag was running a few minutes late, and it was really galling. I leaned back in my chair, tapping my fingers on the worn wooden surface. The soft glow of the afternoon sun bathed the room in a golden hue.

A server approached my table with a warm smile on his face. “Can I get you something to drink while you wait?” he asked. I ordered a cappuccino and settled back, watching the world outside the window pass by.

“Okay, miss. Anything else?”

“I think I’ll have some orange juice as well.”

“Okie dokie. I’ll be back before you know it.” The server winked at me before walking to get my order. It didn’t take long before he came back with my order. He was fast, and I would rate him five stars for

that.

I sipped on my cappuccino, enjoying the creamy foam on my lips, and the server returned with my orange juice. “Here you go, miss. And my name is Max, by the way. Just in case you need anything else. “He flashed a charming smile, his eyes sparkling with mischief.

I couldn’t help but laugh at his attempt at flirting. “Thank you, Max. I’ll keep that in mind.” I replied, trying to keep my tone light and friendly.

“So, waiting for someone?” Max asked, leaning casually against the table.

I nodded, not wanting to go into any details with a stranger. “Yes, yes, I am.”

you waiting for him.” Max’s’eyes roamed over my face,

brush off his compliments. “You’re quite the charmer, Max. But I think you

hand through his messy hair. “I’ll keep that in mind. But if you ever need a break from this person, you know where

other customers.

time again. Mason was now fifteen minutes late. I sighed, feeling really annoyed with this. He was the one who had called

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This was just a plan that was supposed to be carried out by the both of us in the first place. Since he wanted revenge for his girlfriend, and

question. His reply came really fast, and it was a yes. I texted him that I

want to waste any more of my time and energy on

my drink and asked for the check, Max came back to my table with a warm smile. “Everything okay,

at him. “Yes, thank you. Can

the bill, but before I could reach for my wallet, he placed his

surprised by his gesture. “Thank you, Max. But I insist

thank you for making my shift more enjoyable.”

heard Mason’s voice, so I quickly turned

behind me.

going to

at the server immediately, raising his

What’s the deal? Why do you keep blowing my

you keep

I’ve got things to do. I’ve got projects to

out a disbelieving sigh. “Projects.

think I’m lying?”

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