The Love From Vengeance

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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.”

longer before he spoke again. “Good. Now, I expect you to make amends for your behavior and represent

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about to walk away, my grandfather told

heard some disgusting news about

him.

stripper

grandfather mentioned the dance at the nightclub. I knew I was in

trouble now.

slightly. “I was just having some fun

a fierce intensity. “Luke, do you have any idea how damaging this could be to our family’s reputation? You were representing us, and your behavior reflects poorly

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

barely above a whisper. “I didn’t mean to bring shame upon our

stern gaze softened slightly, but his disappointment was still palpable. “I hope you understand the seriousness of this, Luke. You are a member of the prominent Reynolds,

tinged with remorse. “I will do everything in my power to make amends

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

words hung heavy in the air, and I couldn’t shake the feeling

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

a more stern

his voice firm. “You have a responsibility to uphold the legacy of our family, and that

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

approval, but his expression remained serious. “Good. Remember,

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our entire family. It’s time to

spoke softly, taking my

shoulder. “Luke, I only want what’s best for you. I trust you, your hardwork all these years was