The Love From Vengeance

348: PATH TO REDEMPTION

LUKE’S POV

As I approached my grandfather, his stern expression sent a shiver down my spine. I couldn’t help but wonder what I had done to incur his wrath this time. Had he learned about

my

reckless behavior earlier?

“Luke,” he said in a low voice, his tone laced with disappointment. “We need to talk.”

My heart sank as I followed him into the mansion, my mind racing with the possibilities of what he could know. Did he find out about the incident with the woman on the road? Or perhaps he had discovered my recent escapades at the nightclub?

As we entered his study, my grandfather fixed me with a penetrating gaze that made me squirm under his scrutiny. “I received a call today,” he began, his voice steady but filled with reproach. “About your behavior at the charity event last night.”

My stomach dropped as the pieces fell into place. So he hadn’t found out about the

-Itercation on the road, but my actions at the charity event had still managed to reach his

ears.

“I… I can explain,” I stammered, my mind scrambling to come up with a plausible excuse for my bel.avior.

But my grandfather held up a hand, cutting me off. “I don’t want excuses, Luke. I want you to understand the gravity of your actions. You embarrassed both yourself and our family with your reckless behavior.”

His words struck a nerve, and I felt a pang of guilt wash over me. I had let him down, just like I had let down Daniel and countless others with my impulsive actions.

“I’m sorry, grandfather,” I said, the words heavy with sincerity. “I didn’t mean to cause any harm. I just… lost control.”

My grandfather sighed, his expression softening slightly. “I know you’re young and prone to making mistakes, Luke. But you must learn to temper your impulses and act with more responsibility. Our family’s reputation is at stake.”

I nodded, chastened by his words. “I understand, grandfather. I’ll do better, I promise.”

his eyes lingering on mine for a moment longer before he spoke again. “Good. Now, I expect you to make amends for your behavior and represent our family with

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to walk away, my grandfather told me to hold

some disgusting news about

turned to him. “What

the stripper at the

dance at the nightclub. I knew I

trouble now.

“I was just having some

with a fierce intensity. “Luke, do you have any idea how damaging this could

knot form in my stomach. I hadn’t considered the consequences of my actions, too caught

bring shame

you understand the seriousness of this, Luke. You are a member of the prominent Reynolds, and your actions carry weight. You must conduct yourself with dignity and respect at

do everything in my power to

be taken lightly, Luke. You have a lot. of work

hung heavy in the air, and

radiated from him. But before I could say anything else, he continued

more

time you start focusing more on the family business and less on these frivolous distractions,” he said, his voice firm. “You have a responsibility to uphold the legacy of our family, and that means prioritizing your

the weight of his words. “I understand, grandpa. I will

approval, but his expression

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also on our entire family. It’s

1 spoke softly, taking my

“Luke, I only want what’s best for you. I trust you, your hardwork all these years was really remarkable. But you have to put more effort, and forget