The Love From Vengeance

Chapter 291

291: SORT OF JEALOUS

ARIEL’S POV

With Luke sitting across from me, his earnest gaze fixed on mine, and I couldn’t help but feel a flutter of doubt. His words reassured me, but actions spoke louder than words, didn’t they?

“What if you got some important project? I challenged him, searching for any hint of hesitation in his response.

Luke’s expression softened, his eyes never leaving mine. “Ariel, you’ll always be my priority. No matter what important project comes up, you’ll come first.”

I offered him a skeptical smile. “Prove it.”

He chuckled, shaking his head slightly. “How am I

I shook my head, laughing softly. “Just prove it.”

g to prove it right now?”

Luke’s laughter joined mine, but there was a glint of determination in his eyes. “You’re not

serious, Ariel.”

“But I am,” I insisted, my smile widening. “Go on stage and sing a romantic song for me.”

His eyes widened in surprise. “Are you serious?”

I nodded, unable to contain my grin. “Dead serious.”

We locked eyes for a moment, the tension clear between us, before I gestured towards the

stage. “Go ahead, Luke.”

With a resigned sigh, Luke got up from his seat and made his way towards the stage. The

restaurant dimmed, the spotlight focusing solely on him as he stood there, microphone in hand. My heart pounded in anticipation as he began to sing, his voice filling the room with warmth and melody.

While he sang, his gaze never wavered from mine, his words carrying a depth of emotion that sent shivers down my spine. And then, as if guided by an invisible force, he moved closer to me, his voice growing softer, more intimate.

And before I knew it, he was standing right in front of me, his hand reaching out to gently cup my cheek as he leaned in, pressing his lips to mine in a tender kiss. The world around. us faded away, leaving only the two of us enveloped in the music and the moment.

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came to an end, and the applause of the audience washed

focus on was the love and sincerity shining

miss, are you happy now?” He grinned, sitting next

with a shrug.

“Maybe?”

back there. I never knew you had such a wonderful voice.”

you made do that, in front

bad about that? I mean,

don’t want people to start calling

you mean by that?” I asked him, making

what? Nevermind,” he spoke inaudibly, turning his

us still sitting there, basking in the aftermath of his

in

lighten the mood, I called out to him, “Excuse me, can we

please?”

charming smile, his eyes briefly lingering on me before turning to Luke and me. “Of course,

onto my cheeks.

causing a slight

I murmured shyly as

he replied warmly, leaning in a little closer. “I’m James, by the way.

his tone curt. “That won’t be

“I’ll listen to the lady,”

was very clear. “I said, you can go. We’ll find

waiter.”

“What’s

man?” James asked, and his

tension escalating, I intervened, placing a hand on

not make a

respect the lady’s wishes,” he said evenly, before shooting Luke a

a mixture of frustration and understanding in my

“I just… didn’t like the way he was

you.”

I countered, feeling a pang of guilt for unintentionally

softened, reaching for my hand across the table. “I know, Ariel. I’m sorry. I just… I

gave his hand a reassuring squeeze, offering him a small smile. “It’s okay. Let’s just enjoy the rest of

he agreed, returning my smile with a grateful one of

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