The Love From Vengeance

26 HARD CONDITIONS

ARIEL’S POV

Mason stepped foot inside the hospital room, his hands deep in his pockets. He was wearing a leather jacket, and the smile he gave me was clearly fake.

What the hell was he doing here anyway? He was the last person I expected to see.

“You’re still alive!” Mason smirked. “That’s nice. I don’t know how this plan is going to work out without you.”

“I literally went through hell earlier today. Can you please give me a break?”

He laughed. “Breaks are for babies.”

I shook my head and let out a weary sigh. “I’m being serious here.”

“And do I look like I’m joking?” He raised an eyebrow, and I turned my face away. “How was your elevator experience?”

I gave him a quizzical look. “Why are you asking me that?”

“I just want to know if you and Luke did–you know, the whole relationship stuff.”

I stared at him for a few seconds, then replied, “No, we didn’t.”

“Are you sure about that?”

“Why would I lie to you?”

Mason chuckled softly. “You have thousands of reasons to lie to me.” He moved closer to the bed. “I know you hate me and that you don’t want to follow this plan of mine. But what can

you do?” He shrugged. “You have no choice.”

“You are the most heartless person I’ve ever seen,” I told Mason, my tone cold.

“Oh really? He laughed again. “What about your ex–husband? Oh, sorry, your husband–to- be?” He had a mocking grin. “I mean, he did a lot of terrible things to you, right?”

“Yes, but at least he’s better than you. He tried to save my life today.”

“He did?” Mason’s eyes widened.

about what happened between me and Luke

developing. Just what I wanted. But we still need to

what way did he offend you that you’re going through all these measures?”

out as time goes by. But for now, just do as I say without any questions. You have three days to get Luke to marry

couldn’t believe

right, three days is too

no, no,” I said, getting up from the bed. “How do you expect

be

idea what we’re talking about here? That man hates me so much. There’s no way he’s ever going to marry

yet he tried to save

DEMANTOL

help but sigh. “Oh, please, he could have done

my business. Just do as I say, alright? You don’t want to lose these two little adorable children

he had to bring my kids into this conversation again. I was really annoyed by this. But what could I do? Absolutely nothing. If I tried

a chance for you to avenge Luke for the things he did to you.

me, then you won’t be

do. I’m the one who calls the shots around here. And once I make a decision, it’s final. You have no choice but to follow it if you don’t want

the door and turned around with a plastic smile. “Have a nice day, and remember, you have two

to handle this one. He told me to get married to Luke,

at all. It was my fault anyway. If I hadn’t made those plans with him in the first

1. me.

LUKE’S POV

welcomed by my grandfather. He was standing outside, having a chat with one of his friends.

My grandfather exclaimed the moment he saw me. “You’re

two of them, wondering why they were at my house. This wasn’t a normal visit; it had a specific purpose because my grandfather

grandson Luke,” he introduced me to his friend,

1. me.

hands with Tim, a smile on my face. “It’s

“It’s nice meeting you

He turned to my grandfather. “I don’t know, but I

in. “Everybody loves me.” I joked, and the three of us burst into

everybody loves him,” my grandfather continued the mirth

we came here to see you for a reason,” my grandfather