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.”

a deep sigh before he told me, “I’ll be back. I have to greet

nodded, and he walked away.

make his way through the

this dance?” he asked, extending his

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

his offer. “I’m sorry,

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

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with his persistence. “I appreciate the offer, but I’m here with my father, and I can’t leave him

seemed to be getting a little annoyed. “Fine, then, at least introduce yourself. I’m Alexander,” he

shaking his hand. “I’m Ariel;

dance,” he trailed off, clearly not giving

really can’t,” I repeated, feeling

flush with embarrassment.

way over to us, a stern

immediately, and he stammered, “Yeah, everything’s fine. I was just asking this young

Reynold’s gaze shifted to me, and I could see a hint of disapproval in his eyes. “Ariel, is this gentleman bothering

wanting to cause any trouble. “No, it’s fine. He was just asking for a dance, that’s all,” replied, trying to diffuse

someone else to dance with, young man,” he

away from the dance floor, Sir Reynold looked at me with a warm smile. “I apologize

you,” he said, his tone full of concern.

head, trying to reassure him. “No, it’s fine. “Thank you

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 you about my grandson.”

but feel a little

Reynold chuckled. “Yes, but before that, I apologize for that man’s behavior. Anyways, my grandson is a handsome man who is loyal,

telling me all of this. “Is there a

good man. You’re going to meet him very soon, and you