The Love From Vengeance

343: VICTORY IN VALOR

ARIEL’S POV

“What is going on here? My father’s booming voice filled the room as he entered the hallway. My mother followed closely behind him, her face etched with worry

Simon turned to face my father, a look of anger and entitlement still evident on his face. “Your daughter here has no manners. She kicked me in the private area,” he spat out, pointing an accusing finger at me.

My father’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Is this true, Ariel?”

I quickly explained the situation to my parents, leaving out the part where I had kicked Simon. I didn’t want them to think of me as a violent person, even though Simon deserved

Before my parents could say anything. Martha interjected, “Sir, I saw everything. That young man was being disrespectful and forceful towards Miss Ariel. I had to intervene to protect her.”

My father’s expression turned from disbelief to anger. He glared at Simon and said, “How dare you lay your hands on my daughter and our maid? Get out of my house this instant!”

I

Simon’s face turned red with rage. “I don’t have to listen to you. I’ll do whatever I want.”

Before anyone could react, Simon pushed Martha to the floor and marched towards me. I tried to walk backward, but I was scared to make a move. Tessa held onto my hand with the reassurance that everything would be okay.

I

However, Simon pushed her away and grabbed me, wrapping his hands around my waist. I struggled against his grip, but he was much stronger than me. I could feel his hot breath on my neck as he

whispered, “You will regret this, Ariel.”

My father stepped in between us, breaking the grip. “Leave now before I call the police.”

“You think you can scare me with your threats?” Simon sneered, his voice dripping with contempt, as he squared off against my father. “You’re nothing but a washed–up old man who can’t even control his own daughter. What are you going to do, though? Call the cops. They won’t do anything to me.”

My father’s jaw clenched, his eyes burning with fury. “You have no idea who you’re messing with hoy. Get

before I lose my temper.”

his arrogance fueling his defiance. “Make me, old man. I’m

expression, his fists tightening at his sides. Martha stood behind him, her gaze steeling

a big mistake, Simon,” I warned, my voice trembling with anger

father. “You can’t intimidate me, Ariel’s dad. “I’ll do whatever I want, and there’s nothing you can

“Tine, If that’s how you want to play it,” he said, his voice cold

any hint of doubt. I held my breath, praying that help

further.

an unsettling intensity. “All I

want is

trembled with indignation. “You have some nerve, young man. Do you believe that you

er want

delusional if you think Ariel would ever anything to do with

“Watch your mouth, girl. You don’t know who you’re

Tessa didn’t back down, her voice moving with contempt. “Oh, I know exactly who you are. “You are a coward

tension in the room reaching a boiling point, my heart pounding in my chest with each passing moment. Simon’s face contorted with rage, his resolve wavering

composure.

fear coursing through me. “I’ll never go

to his ear, waiting for help to arrive. Simon’s defiance crumbled before us, his bravado fading into desperation as he realized

gravity of the

even more. His face twisted into a mask

her, his hand

palm connected with Tessa’s cheek. A gasp escaped her lips, and she stumbled backward, her hand instinctively flying to her

you monster!” I screamed. “How dare

wasn’t done yet. His eyes blazed with a dangerous fire as he

fists as if he intended to do

With speed and strength I had never seen before, he stepped forward and delivered a powerful punch straight to Simon’s jaw. The force of the blow sent Simon

filled the

room, the tension sharp enough to stab like