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.”

let out a deep sigh before he told me, “I’ll

I nodded, and he walked

diverted my attention as I watched Sir Reynold make his way through the crowd. He had dark

this dance?” he asked, extending

leave my father’s side. But before I could politely decline, the young man continued, “I’m sure you’re a great dancer, and I would

by his words, but I knew I couldn’t accept his offer. “I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can,”

one dance,” he pleaded, his tone becoming more insistent.

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his persistence. “I appreciate the offer,

and he seemed to be getting a little annoyed. “Fine, then, at least introduce yourself.

“I’m Ariel; it’s nice to meet you,” I said, trying to

he trailed off, clearly not

really can’t,” I repeated, feeling

flush with embarrassment.

noticed our exchange. He quickly made his way over to us, a stern look on his face. “Is everything

stammered, “Yeah, everything’s fine. I was just asking this young lady for

shifted to me, and I could see a hint of disapproval in his eyes. “Ariel, is this gentleman bothering you?” He asked, his

He was just asking for a dance, that’s all,” replied, trying

seemed satisfied with my answer and turned to Alexander. “I suggest you find someone else to

dance floor, Sir Reynold looked at me with a warm smile.

bothering you,” he said, his tone full

to reassure him. “No, it’s fine. “Thank you for stepping in, Sir Reynold,” I replied, grateful for his

patted my hand gently. “There is no need to thank me, my dear. It’s my duty to look after my guests, especially a young lady like yourself. Now, I wanted to talk to

a little confused. “Your grandson?”

before that, I apologize for that man’s behavior. Anyways, my grandson is a handsome man who is

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

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