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

the love and sincerity

He grinned,

I answered with a

“Maybe?”

song back there. I never knew you had such a

but you made do that,

that? I mean, don’t you love flaunting your talents?”

know, but I don’t want people to

do you mean by that?” I asked

know what? Nevermind,” he spoke inaudibly,

basking in the aftermath

in a tailored suit. Seizing the

to him, “Excuse me, can we get some dessert menus,

please?”

before turning to Luke and me. “Of course, right

onto my cheeks.

he said, causing a slight blush to

as

warmly, leaning in a little closer. “I’m James, by the way. If you need anything else, don’t

curt. “That won’t be

a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. “I’ll listen to the lady,” he brought out with a pointed glance in my direction.

very clear. “I said, you can

waiter.”

“What’s

and his tone

tension escalating, I intervened, placing a hand

make

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

of earshot, I turned to Luke, a mixture of frustration and understanding in my expression. “Why did you have to be so rude?”

hand through his hair. “I just…

you.”

a pang

reaching for my hand across the table. “I know, Ariel. I’m sorry. I just… I guess I got a little jealous.”

offering him a small smile. “It’s okay. Let’s just enjoy the rest of our

with

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