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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to an end, and the applause of the audience washed over us,

was the love and sincerity shining in Luke’s eyes.

are you happy now?” He grinned, sitting next to me.

with a

“Maybe?”

I never knew you had such a wonderful voice.”

do that, in front

about that? I mean, don’t you love

I don’t want people to start calling

What do you mean by that?” I asked him,

what? Nevermind,” he spoke inaudibly, turning his face away.

of us still sitting there, basking in the aftermath of his impromptu

dressed in a tailored

out to him, “Excuse me, can we get some

please?”

eyes briefly lingering on me before turning to Luke and me. “Of

onto my cheeks.

he said, causing a

shyly as he handed us the menus.

replied warmly, leaning in a little closer. “I’m James, by the way. If you need anything

abruptly, his tone curt. “That won’t be necessary.

for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. “I’ll listen to the lady,” he brought out with a

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

waiter.”

“What’s

and his

intervened, placing a hand on Luke’s arm.

not make

“I’ll respect the lady’s wishes,” he said evenly, before shooting

was out of earshot, I turned to Luke, a mixture of frustration and understanding in my

through his hair. “I just… didn’t like the way he

you.”

I countered, feeling a pang of guilt

know, Ariel. I’m sorry. I just…

smile. “It’s okay. Let’s just enjoy the rest of our

with

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