The Love From Vengeance

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LUKE’S POV

Stepping out of my car, I saw my grandfather sitting on the porch with another man. I wondered what they were talking about.

“Luke, my boy!” My grandfather’s face lit up as he saw me approaching. “Come, meet Mr. Gray Walker. He’s a dear friend of mine.”

I walked up to them and shook Gray’s hand. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Walker.”

“The pleasure is all mine, Luke,” he replied with a warm smile. “Your grandfather has told me so much about you.“You’re quite a talented young man.

I couldn’t help but feel a little flattered by his words. My grandfather had always been my biggest supporter, and hearing him praise me for someone else made me feel proud.

“I’ll leave you two to chat,” my grandfather said, patting me on the back. “I’ll go and check on the preparations for dinner.”

Gray and I found ourselves alone as he walked away. I was about to excuse myself and head inside when my grandfather’s next words stopped me in my tracks.

“Actually, Luke, why don’t you join us? We have some business to discuss.”

I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I was ready for such a serious conversation. But my grandfather’s warm smile and encouraging nod convinced me to stay.

We all sat on the porch, and my grandfather began explaining the Walkers company and its success in New Haven. I attentively listened, making a concerted effort to comprehend the swirling business terminology.

“Have you heard of Walker’s company before, Luke?” my grandfather asked.

I shook my head, feeling a little embarrassed. It seemed like I was the only one who hadn’t heard of this renowned company.

My grandfather burst into laughter, causing Gray to join in. I couldn’t help but smile at their lightheartedness, feeling more at ease in their presence.

“Well, that’s alright, my boy,” my grandfather said, still chuckling. “You’ll know more about them soon enough.”

and said, “We’ve been discussing a possible partnership between our two companies, and I think it

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nodded in agreement, and I could see the excitement in his eyes. I was still trying to understand why my

I said, finally finding my voice. “That sounds good.

tell you that Gray here has a daughter, and I think you

eyes at my grandfather’s attempts right now. I knew what he was trying to do. But I was more

interested in meeting anyone right now,” I replied, trying to keep my tone polite yet firm. “I’m more focused on my studies and

I see. Well, that’s perfectly fine, Luke. Your

ush.”

what’s important to you at this stage in

to societal

for their support. “I’ll definitely keep that in

with that

conversation shifted back to business matters, and I became fully engaged again. But then they had to talk about his

talking about his daughter, and trying to introduce her to me. Their moves

fixed his eyes on me. “Luke, we’ll be throwing a party

like a great idea, Grandpa,” I replied, trying to match his enthusiasm. “I’m sure it will be

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whole situation. The way they were talking about this partnership and Gray’s daughter felt

to do some research

it

in the discussion while keeping my guard up. After all, in business and in life, it never hurts to be

our meeting. “Well, Gray, it’s

you for

his hand firmly. “Likewise,