The Love From Vengeance

365: CURIOSITY, CONFUSION

ARIEL’S POV

“Dad! Anything wrong? “Do we have a problem?” I asked my father in a

“Well, it’s time for me to introduce you to Sir Reynold,” he said in a whisper, looking around. “I wonder where he is right now.”

As my father spoke of Sir Reynold, a distinguished figure approached us from across the hall, his presence commanding attention. His posture was regal, and his eyes held a hint of warmth as he drew nearer, although he was an old man. He looked kind of young for his age.

“Ariel, this is Sir Reynold,” my father said, turning to me with a proud smile. “Sir Reynold, may I introduce you to my daughter, Ariel?”

Sir Reynold extended his hand towards me, his gaze unwavering as our eyes met. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you, Ariel,” he said in a deep, resonant voice. “Your father has spoken very highly of you.”

I offered him a warm smile, feeling a sense of respect and admiration for this esteemed gentleman. “The pleasure is mine, Sir Reynold,” I replied, shaking his hand firmly. “Thank you for your kind words.”

Sir Reynold nodded graciously, his eyes crinkling with a hint of amusement. “I must say, your beauty truly does justice to your father’s praise,” he remarked, his tone sincere.

I blushed at the compliment. “Thank you, sir.”

“No problem. I just hope you’re enjoying yourself at the party.”

“Yes, yes, I am.”

“I would really like it if you met my grandson. But apparently, he’s not here yet.”

“No problem; it’s okay. He’s going to show up, right?”

“Of course, but it’s becoming too late.”

before he told me, “I’ll be back. I

and

Reynold make his way through the crowd. He had dark hair

pleasure of this dance?” he asked, extending his hand towards

But before I could politely decline, the young man continued, “I’m sure you’re a great dancer, and I would love to have

knew I couldn’t accept his offer. “I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can,” I replied, trying to

he pleaded, his tone becoming more

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a little uncomfortable with his persistence. “I appreciate the offer, but I’m here

getting a little annoyed. “Fine, then, at least

shaking his hand. “I’m Ariel; it’s nice

Now, about that dance,” he trailed off, clearly not

really can’t,”

flush with embarrassment.

over to us, a stern look on his face. “Is everything okay here?” he

everything’s fine. I was just asking this young lady

to me, and I could see a hint of disapproval in his eyes. “Ariel, is this gentleman

head, not wanting to cause any trouble. “No, it’s fine. He was just asking for a dance, that’s all,”

with my answer and turned to Alexander. “I suggest you find someone else to dance with, young man,” he

Reynold looked at me with a warm smile. “I apologize for that, my

young man wasn’t bothering you,” he said, his tone full of

“Thank you for

is no need to thank me, my dear. It’s my duty to look after my guests,

feel a little confused. “Your

Anyways,

Sir Reynold was telling me all of this. “Is there a reason you’re telling me this, Sir Reynold?” I asked cautiously, not wanting to offend

you know that my grandson is a good man. You’re going to meet him very soon, and you guys are going to get