The Love From Vengeance

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ARIEL’S POV

Not someone I expected to see, but what could I say? God was just showing me things. And by the way, I couldn’t let this woman continue to walk around freely. Who knew what she had in mind? Who knew what she was cooking up? Her schemes are to ruin me. I couldn’t let her get out of my sight, no.

Still sitting in my car, I watched Harriet, her figure shrouded in a black hoodie, trudging along the road with an air of secrecy. My curiosity piqued. This was how the idiot was going to keep living her life. Moving here and there, hiding from the people of New Haven. What a life that was! Once a famous actress, now look at how she was ruined.

Instinctively, I felt the urge to drive in her direction, to uncover the mystery veiled beneath her cloak of anonymity. But was there actually a mystery? I could ask myself that, but the thoughts were technically kind of messed up. I knew what was going on in her mind right now. Seeking vengeance, she tried to follow through with her evil deeds. But apparently, I wasn’t going to let that happen. Well, if I had the chance, Hold on; I have the chance right now. Things could be really messed up, probably.

So, right now, it was all about following her, and just as I was about to shift gears. my phone interrupted the moment, buzzing insistently with an incoming call from Janice. When my daughter’s sweet voice called, I sighed and replied, “Why hadn’t I spent the night at home?”

“Oh, sweetheart,” I chuckled. “I’ve just got some things to take care of. But I promise, I’ll join you soon.”

Our conversation was brief but filled with affectionate exchanges, leaving me with a warm feeling in my heart as I ended the call.

Turning my attention back to the road, I became frustrated when I realized Harriet had vanished from sight. I slammed my palm against the steering wheel, cursing my luck.

Fuck! Why did that good–for–nothing idiot have to vanish like that? Now, where the hell had she gone? If only I could spot her right now. I’d start the car without

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But I couldn’t let myself get wild by that. I couldn’t think too much or get upset. about losing her. If she wanted to do something bad, she should go ahead. I wasn’t scared of her, but I was fully prepared for anything that was about to come.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. And then I started driving.

LUKE’S POV

into the lobby of my company, the weight of

I didn’t know, but things were just different. Everyone was great–same faces, normal activities–but the feeling was different

even reach. my office, Jack hurried over, his expression

late, sir,” he whispered, and his voice was filled with worry, as if we were supposed to depend on this company that had come

I had to. Thoughts of the impending meeting were moving around in my head, but it wasn’t

from the Stark company. But before Jack could respond,

lately,” one of them stated bluntly, his tone. dripping with disdain.

noticed my erratic behavior and tendency to avoid meetings and responsibilities. I knew I needed to do better. But, you see, it has been all about family lately. It was all about Ariel, and I would do everything I

wanted to do this. But it was something I had to do. To maintain the relationship I had with these people. My grandfather taught me that. “I’m committed

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were not swayed. Instead, they launched into a barrage of insults, which was really irritating and

company to you in the first place. You clearly do not deserve it,” one

to admit; the old man was

such a decision.”

to erupt. “Don’t you dare speak ill of my grandfather, “I

that face of yours. We’re saying nothing but the truth right here. Your

in a

I refused to back down. “Leave the company,” I commanded, my voice

Reynold. We’re just telling you the

truth hurts.”

your goddamn truth. You can

now, Luke? Getting angry and terminating projects that

coming to my own company to throw insults at

you see