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?”

do you mean?”

hate me. So why do you keep following me around like you love

“Who said I

with me, and the

it twisted. I do not love

“If I’m not worth

curious, okay?” he tried

would you be curious about

try to

just being clear with you,” I retorted. “And don’t over

don’t need your love,” he said, after staring at

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 approach me again

gaze away from me and focused it elsewhere. “You can

I was about to do,” I promptly replied,

conversation, as indicated by the constant smile on his face. It appeared evident that he had found himself a girlfriend. I mean, considering his expression at the party and

now,” I said aloud, walking

so long?” He asked without sparing me a glance, still focused on his

slightly annoyed as I thought about my recent

briefly glanced at me and then returned his attention to

did you know?” I asked,

to give his phone undivided

in the car,” I informed him before getting into his

call, so I rummaged through my purse, searching for my phone. To my surprise,

I forgot it as well. What the hell is wrong with me? I lightly slapped my face, disappointed in myself. This meant I would have to go back to that building, and I sincerely hoped I wouldn’t run into

into the driver’s seat, fastened his seat belt, and

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

He wore

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

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