The Love From Vengeance

15 NO LOVE

ARIEL’S POV

“I found your purse,” Luke said, holding it up for me to see.

Thank you. Can I have it back?” I approached him, extending my hand.

As I reached for the purse, I couldn’t help but notice how close we were standing. His cologne smelled pleasant, though I refused to let myself be swayed by his charm. It would have been nice if he matched his attractive appearance with a good personality, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. I knew that the good side wasn’t coming any time soon.

I collected my purse from him, surprised by his action. And I thought he was going to start acting crazy again. But it looked like some people had come to their senses. Or maybe he was just waiting for the perfect opportunity to start being stupid.

“Thank you,” I said, my tone devoid of any warmth. I was not going to joke with this man anymore, nor was I going to be friends with him. But one thing was for sure: My mission here. would be accomplished.

I started to walk away, but Luke called out to me, prompting me to stop. I turned around, wondering what he wanted to say. I wasn’t in the mood to engage with him, but maybe being a little polite wouldn’t hurt, right?

“What is it now?” I asked without facing him.

“Why did you come back?” he queried.

I gave him a disapproving look as I turned to face him. “What kind of question is that?”

“I need to know, Ariel!” Luke raised his voice and approached me. He grabbed my arm, and I glared at him in response. “I don’t know why, but I feel like you came back because of me.”

I chuckled. “Don’t make me laugh.”

“It’s true, isn’t it?” His grip tightened as he spoke.

“If you think you’re still important in my life, you’re only fooling yourself,” I said, my tone cold. “You were erased from my life the moment we separated.”

“Are you sure about that?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.

“Why are you even bothering yourself with this?”

you mean?”

why do you

scoffed. “Who said

here with me, and the only

twisted. I do not love you. I never loved you and never will. You’re not even

leaning closer to him. “If I’m not worth your

okay?”

about someone who’s not

to

retorted. “And don’t over

said, after staring at me for a

boldness. “First of all, I came back for work. There are lots of projects, including this on with your company. And secondly, I don’t want anything to do one, that we’re working with you anymore. If it weren’t for this ongoing project, do you think I’d be standing here with you right now? So please, Luke, don’t

redirected his angry gaze away from me and focused it elsewhere.

to do,” I promptly replied, vanishing

his car. He seemed to be engrossed in a text conversation, as indicated by the constant smile on his face. It

going now,” I said

without sparing

someone,” I replied, slightly annoyed as I thought about my recent conversation with Luke.

returned his attention to his phone. “Who were you talking

know?” I asked,

and continued to give

the car,” I informed him before getting

phone call, so I rummaged through my purse, searching for my

myself. This meant I would have to go back to that building, and I

the car, whistling. He settled into the driver’s seat, fastened his seat belt, and placed his hands on the

exclaimed, and he turned to look at me. “I

wore

find my phone in my purse, so it’s obvious I left it

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