21 AGREEDLUKE’S POV“What’s the problem? What’s wrong?” I asked Jack curiously.“It’s Harriet,” he answered. I immediately stood up from the floor, still holding my phone inmy ear.“Harriet? What happened to Harriet?” A worried expression appeared on my face.“She’s currently at the hospital, unconscious.”“What the… but how?” I inquired. “She was with me just last night. What could have happened to her?”“Well, the doctor informed us that she took too many pills. It was an overdose, but fortunately, she survived.”“Oh my goodness, Harriet,” I whispered to myself, hitting my head. “Text me the address of the hospital.”“Okay, sir,” Jack replied before ending the call.Why would Harriet do such a thing? Was she trying to give me a heart attack or something? I knew I was extremely angry with her, but that didn’t change the fact that I still loved her. Yes, she had done something wrong, and she needed to face the consequences. However, taking her own life was not the answer. What was she thinking?“What happened to Harriet?” Riley asked.“She overdosed and is currently in the hospital,” I answered, quickly putting on a pair of jeans.“Oh, that’s terrible.”“I know.” I hurriedly put on my shirt.“But why would she do that? Did you two have an argument?” Riley queries, trying to understand the situation.“Well, not really. It’s just that I said some hurtful things to her last night.”“But why?” Riley continued with her questions.I looked at her for a moment. “I found out everything.”“Um, please explain it more clearly to me,” Riley requested.I sighed. “I discovered why she had been treating you so poorly.”“You did?” She raised an eyebrow.“Yes, and as a result, I broke up with her.”Upon hearing this, Riley chuckled and shook her head. “And then she decided to end her life. How foolish of her.”“Can you please be more respectful?” I pleaded. “Yes, what Harriet did was wrong, but that doesn’t change the fact that I love her.”“If you love her, why did you break up with her then?” Riley questioned.“It was out of anger, okay?”“You should think twice before taking action. Making hasty decisions is never the best solution in life.”“But she didn’t,” I promptly replied.“But if she had died, would you have held yourself responsible?”“Yes, I suppose,” I answered softly. Then I received a text from Jack containing the address of the hospital. “We’ll talk later. I have to go.”“Okay, take care.” Riley waved her hand at me as I reached the door. I grinned at her and leftthe room.ARIEL’S POVI leisurely opened my eyes and let out a scream the moment I saw Mason sitting on my bed. He had a knife in his hand, which frightened me. Had he come to kill me or something? This was definitely not a dream.you“What’s with that scream, huh?” Mason‘ smirked at me. “Thought I was going to stab to death?”I did nothing but look at him, filled with terror, because I knew the person sitting close to me was completely insane. He was a psychopath, and I was afraid he could do something crazy right now. But I didn’t want to die yet; I still had a long way to go in life. I had children to take care of.“What are you doing here?” I asked with an unfriendly stare, and he laughed immediately. I couldn’t see the humor in this situation. “I just came to check up on you, sweetheart. I can’t resist taking a look at this beautiful face.” He wanted to move his finger around my cheek, but I stopped him.“Well, this is my room, and I would really appreciate it if you could get your hideous face out of here.”“Don’t be so rude now, babygirl. You don’t want to see the other side of me,” he smirked.I sighed and asked calmly, “What do you want?” “Now we’re talking!” He exclaimed instantly. “You’re finally thinking straight. Now just keep being a good girl.”This young man was talking as if I were a little kid or something. I was burning with anger on the inside, but I couldn’t act stupid at the moment. He had a knife with him, and any slight rage could cause him to stab the living soul out of me.“Can you please get straight to the point? I have a business meeting in about an hour, and I need to get ready.”“Have you made up your mind?” Mason asked with a smiling face. That was definitely a fake smile. “Or do you still need more time?”“What if I request more time?”“It’s invalid,” he replied without hesitation. “You need to make a choice right now, right here. And you need to think wisely. Just so you know, only one phone call can take your little children out of this world.”It was infuriating that he had to mention my children in this conversation. I was overshadowed with anger, and I swear, if given the opportunity, I would have ripped this guy’s balls apart. With no second thought about it, there would be no time wasted.“I can’t believe you keep threatening me with my children.” “And I can’t believe you’re still thinking like a fool,” he threw back at me. “Just comply, and I“Fine, I’ll do it,” I agreed, not happy about the situation.“You’ll get inarried to Luke?”“Isn’t that what you want?” I glared at him.“Of course, that’s what I want.” He nodded, smiling, and then he got up. “You can go get dressed for your meeting. We’ll see each other later in the day,” he said, walking away.I sighed, shaking my head.LUKE’S POVI arrived at the hospital, following the address Jack had sent me. The place was quite calm, and there were hushed whispers among the doctors.I approached the reception desk at the entrance, and the nurse standing there was actually beautiful. She greeted me with a delightful smile. Behind her was a large sign with the hospital’s name written in bold letters. Yeah, this was definitely the right place.Still thinking about Harriet, I couldn’t help but feel uneasy. I was uncomfortable, and I could only blame myself for what had happened to her.I walked further into the hospital, looking quite worried and disturbed. But then I saw people sitting down, and their sad expressions were even worse than mine, I didn’t know what was going on, but I could sense their distress. I didn’t know why, but my heart was pounding really fast. Wow, I was genuinely worried about Harriet, even after what she had done. I was quite surprised by myself.As I walked slowly, I surveyed the rooms to see if I could spot Harriet. Soft music played from a nearby table, and I couldn’t help but appreciate the soothing melody.2) AGREEDA few more steps, and finally, my eyes landed on the person I was looking for.
Category: The Love From Vengeance ( Ariel )
An enthralling and mesmerizing tale of Luke and Ariel, where vengeance and hatred materializes, but love unfolds, overshadowing both. Ariel, after divorcing Luke, returns five years later, transformed and more resilient than ever, fueled by her desire for vengeance. And things turn against her when she is threatened by her accomplice, who says she must marry Luke. Ariel decides to follow through with that, becoming Luke’s wife once again, with the intention of ruining his life for good. How will things turn out in this riveting story?
wasn’t friendly.“I think you know the reason why I’ve come here,” he said in a solemn tone.2 PLANSARIEL’S POVby are you staring at me like that, huh?” Mason questioned, his tone still snarky along with“Can you please let go of me?” I uttered as he was squeezing my arm, and it hurt like hell.“Your wish is my command,” he mockingly replied, and he shoved me backwards. I almost fell, but I managed to keep my balance.Mason moved closer. “I came to tell you a few things. There have been some changes in my plans.”“What do you mean by that?” I asked in a hushed tone.Still wearing his mordant smirk, he began to walk around me in circles. “As you can see, we’re no longer going with the first plan. I’ve thought about it and realized that I need to go to extremes to succeed in this mission. Well, we need to go extreme.”“I still don’t understand,” I said, giving him a puzzled look.He stopped walking in circles. “Here’s the thing. You’re not going to do all that business stuff with Luke anymore. You are going to marry him.”His words shocked me. “Wait a minute, you want me to marry Luke?”“Yes, it won’t be too difficult, will it?”“Look, there’s no way I’m doing that. I’d rather stick to the first plan.”“Too bad.” He snapped his fingers and calmly said, “It’s already been canceled.” He wrapped his arm around my neck. “We’ll be following the new plan, and you’ll have to marry Luke firstPOPLANDbefore we can proceed.”I removed his hands from me. “Luke is my ex–husband.”“You think i don’t know that?” “There’s no way I’m marrying him. Find someone else to help you carry out this silly plan of yours.”Mason simply chuckled. “You know what I can do, right?” I glared at him. “Look, why don’t we just stick to the first plan? I’ll bring Luke’s company down before you know it.”“And we’re still going to bring it down,” Mason admitted. “But if we want to do that, someone will have to be by his side, really close to him.” Mason then looked at me. “And that person is you.”“Sorry to say this, mister, but I can’t.” I stood firm in my disagreement. “I’d rather die than become Luke’s wife again.”“Or would you rather let your little babies die?” Mason leaned closer, wearing a malevolent smirk. “Just imagine the headlines: two little children brutally stabbed to death.”“Don’t you even dare think about it.” My anger intensified.“Oh, I’m already thinking about it.” He slowly pulled his face back. “And if you refuse to do as I say, I’ll have no other option but to follow through with it.”“I thought you loved those children.”“Oh, don’t get me wrong, sweetheart, I do.” Mason placed his hands on his chest. “But the truth is, I love revenge more than anything else. And you’re going to help me execute my revenge. Refuse to do so, and you’ll find yourself attending your children’s funeral. So, it’s your choice, miss, are you in?”I didn’t reply; I just continued to glare at him. He knew how much I loved my children, so he had put me in this difficult situation. Why did he have to tell me to marry Luke? Oh gosh, I don’t even know what to do. “No response yet?” Mason chuckled. “I don’t even understand why you find this situation so challenging. You hate Luke and want to get revenge for the hurtful things he did to you. So do1.”“Yes, that’s why we agreed that we would work together to ensure he goes bankrupt.” “Exactly!” Mason exclaimed. “And that’s precisely what we’re doing here. You’ll get married to him, and then we can proceed with our plan.” “How?”“Don’t ask questions,” he replied curtly. “Just do as I say, alright?”“Why are you so heartless?” I whispered.“Sorry, but that’s just life,” Mason replied with a shrug. “Being good only brings pain, just like when you were married to that scumbag.” He yawned, stretching his arms. “I need to get. some sleep. We’ll continue this discussion tomorrow.” He started walking, and when he reached the stairs, he stopped, turned around, and asked, “Is there any room available for me?”“Yes,” I answered, feeling downcast.“Care to lead the way?” He smirked, gesturing towards the stairs.I let out a long sigh and slowly walked in his direction.This was just life, right? When you plan on doing something really mean and terrible, you’ll just get struck hard. I was the only one who placed myself in this goddamn situation. Revenge, revenge, revenge–just take a look at what that word has brought to me.Because I became so influential, I thought I had it all. I wanted revenge, so I had to team up with Mason, not knowing about his other intentions. This came as a big blow to me, and it had me shattered in some way.LUKE’S POV“Good morning, Luke.”I opened my eyes only to find myself lying on the floor. I had fallen asleep after consuming too much alcohol last night. Riley was sitting nearby. With my eyes half–opened, I sat up aswell.Damn, I couldn’t believe I was really heartbroken last night that I had to take too much alcohol. And I couldn’t believe Harriet would do such a thing. She claimed to love me, didn’t she? She told me countless times that I was the only one in her heart and no one else. So why did she have to do something so disgusting?Love was a word, and action was another. But when these two unified, it would actually bring tons of electrifying moments, along with a bond that could never be broken. But it was so sad that most people used the word ‘love‘ and failed to interfuse it with action.“You’re finally awake.” Riley smiled at me.I looked around, holding my head. I felt quite dizzy. I focused my gaze on Riley. “How long have you been sitting here?”“It’s been about an hour,” she answered. “No, I think it’s been two hours.”“So you’ve just been here, watching me sleep?”“Well, something like that. I was also talking to my friend on the phone.”“Ohh,” I mumbled quietly. “Did I snore?”Riley couldn’t help but giggle at my question. “Why are you asking me that?”“You’re right.” lightly tapped my head. “Why am I even asking you that?”“Seems like that alcohol is still messing with your brain,” she teased, wiggling her fingers above her head.I chuckled softly. “You just love making fun of me, don’t you?” “And when have I ever made fun of you?” She crossed her arms, raising an eyebrow.“Let’s see,” I pondered, trying hard to recall if she had indeed done that.“Can’t remember?” She chuckled. “The alcohol is still messing with your brain.” Riley teased me again.“Someone’s calling,” Riley said, getting up. My phone was ringing, and it was on the bed, so she picked it up and tossed it to me.Jack was the one calling, and it took a few seconds before I answered the call.“Good morning, Jack. How can I help you?” I asked, rubbing my eyes and shaking off drowsiness.Jack replied, “Sir, we have a problem.”Ast: Free Bonus Time is Running Out!
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest19 UNUSUAL FEELINGS ARIEL’S POV“Oh Ariel, it’s so good to see you again,” Mason exclaimed, giving me a radiant smile. He looked quite dashing in the suit he was wearing, holding an umbrella as the rain poured relentlessly.Mason happened to be Andre’s younger brother. Both of them used to assist their parents in running the family business until Andre decided to start his own.I was taken aback to see him here, as I thought he was still in Canada. He had told everyone that he would be coming to New Haven in the next three months, so his presence came as a big shock to me. I was certain Andre would have the same reaction. However, I had a hunch about the reason behind his unexpected visit.Regardless, Mason wasn’t exactly known for his gentle nature. Most of the time, he was annoying and a real pain. With a short temper, it was best to avoid getting on his bad side. If provoked, he could easily become violent.“Aren’t you going to let me in?” he asked, maintaining his smile.‘Oh, sorry,” I apologized, quickly stepping back to welcome him inside. Once he entered the house, I closed the door behind him.Mason glanced around, grinning at everything. However, that smile seemed too forced for him to genuinely appreciate the surroundings. He always found a way to criticize people, even if there was no fault to be found.“This place looks nice,” he commented, but his tone and expression contradicted his words. ” But why didn’t you guys get yourselves a mansion?”“Andre didn’t want to,” I replied. “We won’t be staying here for long, so he chose a regular apartment.”“That’s crazy!” Mason chuckled. “I mean, how can you all be comfortable living in a place likethis?”“Mason?” Andre interrupted, and both of us turned to look at him. Andre, still in his pajamas, descended the stairs and approached us. “When did you arrive in the country?” “Oh, come on now, brother,” Mason moved toward Andre, opening his arms wide. “Is this how you welcome your brother who missed you so much?”They both laughed as they embraced each other.“How have you been doing?” Andre asked Mason, their smiles beaming.“I’ve been doing great,” Mason replied, returning the smile.“What about Mom and Dad?”“They’re doing well, enjoying themselves,” Mason said, surveying the entire house. I could sense what he was thinking. “They’re even planning to throw a party this weekend.”“A party?” Andre asked, his face displaying confusion.“Yes, indeed.”“What’s the occasion?” Andre inquired, eager to know. I shared his curiosity.“What!” Mason burst out. “Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten,” he said sarcastically, while Andre remained puzzled. “It’s their anniversary, remember?”“Oh my…” Andre trailed off. “Their anniversary?” He looked shocked, and Mason nodded in confirmation. “How did I not know about it?”Mason sighed deeply. “It’s quite disappointing, especially considering you’re the older one.” The mocking grin still lingered on his face. Andre’s smile vanished upon hearing that comment. He had to keep his composure and not lose his temper. If those words were directed at Mason, he would have lost his cool instantly.LUKE’S POV I made my way to my room and sat on the bed. My hands covered my face as my mind swirled with countless thoughts. I felt completely unlike myself at the moment.So much had happened in just two days, to the point where I started to feel like I was living in a movie. I couldn’t comprehend why things had to be this way. I was drowning in pain, and now I understood why my grandfather had warned me against marrying Harriet.It seemed he had seen the horrible side of her, while I was just being blinded by ignorance. Of course, I vowed to always be with Harriet, no matter what, because of the help she gave me while we were still children.I would continue to be grateful to her for that, but as for the relationship stuff, it’s not happening anymore. To be honest, the love had already faded, and the future I pictured with her disappeared from my head. I wasn’t even as crazy about her as I was before; that’s just the simple truth. And then an opportunity came for me to break up with her, but she brought it upon herself anyway.And then there was Ariel, who came out of the blue with a modified name, looking stunning, ravishing, refined, stronger, and courageous.I had no idea, but I didn’t want to hate her as I did in the past. When she left the country, I felt kind of horrible, considering myself guilty for that. And of course, my grandfather put pressure on me, which led to an unusual feeling. I had to carry out a search, hoping she would still be in the country. But what the hell was that? I literally didn’t want that.I walked to a table, grabbed the bottle of alcohol, and just stared at it. I screamed loudly, smashing the bottle, and it shattered into different pieces, leaving the drink on the floor.I sat on my bed and started thinking about the moments I spent with Ariel. Then anger rose once again. How I treated her badly all flashed in my head, reminding me of the vigorous and cold Luke Reynold, who didn’t care about anything or anyone else’s opinion.ARIEL’S POVso, when did you come to the country, brother” Andre asked Masons I could tell he wa quite happy with his brother after that comment ownerning their parents‘ anniversary MisBut that was how Mason worked, that was what he was good at. Let’s just say that’s h profession Wandering around like a devil, searching for a way to pull one domMason laughed a little at Andre’s question. “Well, I came back three days ago. I spent my nights in this five–star hotel. But then, I had to come here.” Mason’s eyes wandered everywhere. “To this apartment.”Andre held Mason’s shoulder, smiling narrowly. “You’re fully welcome.”Mason chuckled. “You want to know something?” Mason raised an eyebrow, and Andre nodded. “This place is so lame.” Mason’s lips swerved into a caustic grin. Andre’s expression became disapproving. “What did you just say?”“I said this place is just garbage.” Mason gave the house an exasperated look. “There are different mansions where a rich man like you could just settle down. But no, you had to come to a place like this.”Andre just stared at him for a moment, then let out a deep sigh, taking his hand off Mason’s shoulder. “Do you have a problem with me living here?”“I just brought it up to you, didn’t I?” Mason retorted.“If you don’t like this place, the door is that way.” Andre gestured toward the door. “Now goodnight,” he told Mason in a brittle tone before walking away.“Did you just see that?” Mason turned to me. “He literally disrespected me.”“Maybe he wouldn’t have if you had been more respectful,” I muttered, gazing in a different direction. I yawned promptly. “I think I should be going to sleep now.”As I began to walk to my room, Mason seized my hands, and I stopped. I turned around, and his look
“Goodbye, my babies. Take care, and remember, Mommy always loves you!” I exclaimed happily to my little children on the phone. We were having a video call. “We love you too, Mommy! We love you too! I can’t wait to see you!” Janice said before ending the call. That was my little daughter. Lukel was the name of her twin brother. Yup, those were my two adorable children.They were both in Canada, living with Andre’s parents. I had decided not to bring them along for various reasons. I was lying down on my bed when I heard a knock on the door. “Come in, it’s not locked.”The door opened, and Andre stepped foot inside the room, dressed in his pajamas.“You’re still awake?” I asked, sitting down on the bed.“Yeah, I’m not feeling sleepy,” Andre answered, walking close to me. He looked kind of tired and exhausted. “Does your leg still hurt?”“Not that much. The pain has gone down.”“Oh, right,” he said inaudibly. “There’s this company I just finished discussing with, and we’re going to start a project with them, probably around next week.”“Business discussions; no wonder you were asleep,” I teased him.“It’s not that; I’ve just been thinking too much,” he explained.“What’s the problem?”“Well, there’s this lady who I’ve been spending so much time with lately.”“The one you’re texting always, right?” I gave him a silly laugh, accompanied by a grin.He laughed softly. “Yes, the one I’ve been texting always.” The cast on his face didn’t look so good, and I didn’t like that at all.“Come sit down next to me.” I patted the bed. Andre sighed and settled down on the bed, a few inches away from me. “I think the big man’s more comfortable now, right?” I joked.“Yeah, I guess,” he said softly, smiling narrowly. I could tell that was a forced expression.“Okay, so tell me what’s going on? Did anything bad happen to this lady? Did the two of you get into a heated argument or something?”“No, no, it’s not that.”“Then what is it?” I asked him curiously.He exhaled deeply. “Turns out she has a man.‘I stared at him for a moment. “Wait a minute, hold on. So the girl you like, spending most of your time with, is in a relationship?”“Yes, I found out today,” he answered. “And you want to know the most confusing part? This lady kissed me on several occasions.”“Say what now?” I raised an eyebrow.“We’ve kissed about five times, and I thought she was into me. But I didn’t just want to jump into a relationship. I was actually waiting for the perfect time.”“And when was the perfect time?”“I don’t know.” He shrugged.“You were waiting for the spirit of your ancestors to tell you, right?”“Oh, please stop it.” He playfully pushed my face. “I just wanted us to spend more time together and get to know each other better.”“I see,” I said, nodding. “So how did you find out that this girl is in a relationship?” “She told me,” Andre answered, his expression turning sad. “After all the wonderful moments, I… I just don’t even know what to say.” He sighed, running his hands through hishair.“I’m sorry, friend,” I said, placing my hand on his shoulder.“Yeah, and you want to hear something else that’s crazy?” He looked at me. “Both of us had sex this one time.”“Hold on a minute. You guys had sex?”“Yes.”“And she claims to have a boyfriend?” I took my hands off his shoulder and stood up right away. “That means she was cheating on him with you.”“Great, so I’m the side chick here.” “You’re not a girl.” I furrowed my brows at him.“Yeah, whatever,” he said nonchalantly. “But it’s just so painful, you know. It was like she was playing with me.”“Yeah, she was definitely playing with you.” I nodded with my arms crossed. “And I’m pretty sure she was after your money. Did you spend a lot on her?”“Let’s see. I took her to the mall, bought different clothes for her, got her a new phone, andthen…” he trailed off as he stopped counting with his fingers. He looked at me. “Yeah, I spent a lot on her.”“Yup, I hope things are becoming clear now.” I sat next to him. “She was just using you for your money; she never really liked you.”“Wow, I can’t believe she would do that,” he uttered in a low tone, thinking about this lady, I’d say.“But you’ll just have to. I mean, who doesn’t know Andre Jones?”“I met this guy today, and I introduced myself, but he just gave me a confused expression.”I stared at him for a moment, with my mouth partly open. “Okay, but still, most people know Andre Jones, owner of The Vitality Group, a billionaire. Who wouldn’t want to hang out with someone like that?”Andre laughed, shaking his head. “Don’t start praising me right now.”“I’m just stating the truth. That girl was acting friendly all because of the money. She’s a gold digger, and you need to cut her off as soon as possible.”“That’s going to be so hard, you know.”“I know, but you have to do it. Or else you’re going to keep getting your heart broken. And if there is anyone else who’s acting that way, cut them off.”זייguess you’re right,” Andre said, tilting his head.The doorbell rang, and we looked at each other in confusion. Who would visit us so late at night, especially when it was raining heavily?“Are you expecting anybody?” I asked Andre, and he shook his head, still trying to figure out what was going on.The doorbell rang again.doorbell rang for the third time.“Just hold on, will you? I’m coming!” I yelled loudly and approached the door. I opened it immediately, and I wasn’t expecting to see this guy. “You?” I exclaimed in absolute wonder.LUKE’S POV“So you’re cheating on me, huh? And you have the nerve to do it at my house?” I snarled at Harriet, giving her a threatening look. At this point, I could just grab her neck and choke her to death.These people were really carrying out disgusting acts at the wrong place, which was really, really annoying. First, it was those useless individuals at my company. Now it was my own woman, the person who claimed to love no one else but me. Wow, you never really know what goes on behind your back.“Don’t blame me! I needed someone to satisfy me since you didn’t want to,” Harriet fired backat me.“Well, that someone should have satisfied you in his house!” I snapped. “You know what? Just get out of my house.”“But it’s raining outside.”“Idon’t care. Just get the hell out right now! I don’t even want to see your face again.‘“Hold on, what are you trying to say?”“What does it look like I’m trying to say?” I retorted.“Are you breaking up with me?”“I have no time to answer your questions. Just get out already.”441She moved closer to me with a whisper: “Eight years, Luke. Eight years of being in a relationship with you. You want to end everything just like that?”“I said leave.” I grabbed her arm and dragged her to the door. “And don’t ever come back snarled the moment she was outside, and then I shut the door.
17 BUSTEDLUKE’S POV Daring the night, the rain fell heavily, creating a nice and soothing sound, and this was indeeda remarkable moment.1 was settling down on my couch, eating brownies, and watching a basketball match. Harriet sat close to me, leaning her head on my shoulder, and her hand was right on my chest. She wasn’t the type who was actually interested in sports stuff and all that, but she decided to watch this one all because of me.As soon as the game was over, Harriet turned off the television, and I couldn’t help but give her an unfriendly look. She smiled at me, hoping the expression on my face would change. But little did she know that she was just fooling herself.I gestured for her to turn the television back on, but she refused, shaking her head. I wanted to snatch the remote from her, but then she drew her hands backward. A glare was directed at this lady before I grabbed the remote.I turned the television back on, with a lot of thoughts stirring around in my mind. One was about that good–for–nothing goofball, Ariel. The latest moments spent with her and how she just made me look like a fool.Then the second was about this girlfriend of mine, whom Riley accused of treating her terribly. And then there was my grandfather, who was probably still in shock after that horrendous episode. Life could get really dark sometimes, but I have to say, I needed things to brighten me up once again.“So, Harriet, I need to know something,” I said, with my eyes still fixed on the television.“Okay, what is that?” Harriet asked slowly, probably thinking of the question I was about to throw at her. And if she had some senses, her mind would reveal to her a hint.morning, Riley told me goI fixed my eyes on her; my gaze was know what I’m talking about.still normal, and the glare had not yet risen. “Earlier this and it was literally not good news. I believe you alreadyHarriet looked so stupefied, and I could sense the fear arising within her.“Now tell me, Harriet,” I uttered after a deep sigh. “What have you been doing to Riley while I was not around?”Harriet looked at me. I could see that terror had captured her; her senses had fled away, but she had to quickly come back to reality. “Why are you asking me this, Luke? What did that girl tell you?”“As a matter of fact, she told me that you have been treating her badly whenever I wasn’t around. To the point that you even refused to let her eat on several occasions.”“That’s a lie!” Harriet defended herself instantly. “Why the hell would I want to do that to someone? Do I look like a heartless person to you?”“I don’t know.”“You don’t know?” Her tone was mixed with mazes and spleens.་“One thing I know is that Riley is not the type of person who lies. Her words are always true; everybody knows that.”“So, what are you trying to say?” Harriet didn’t waste any time attacking me. “That I’m the one who’s lying here, right?”I wore a stolid face, not wanting to say anything until she was done with her lunacy, which she seemed to have just begun.“Look, Luke, I don’t know what’s gotten into your head these past few days, but you need to stop! Your cousin told you that, and you believed her–believed her over me.”“Like I’ve told you before, Riley would never lie.”“But I think you’ve seen her true colors today, right? She’s nothing but a liar!” “You better keep your voice down,” I cautioned her in a frosty tone.“No, Luke, because I need to put an end to this!” She stood up, glaring at me, and I just kept my eyes on the television.“Well then, go ahead,” I told her casually, increasing the volume of the television.“Your attitude towards me lately is the total opposite of nice and romantic,” she spat. “I’ve noticed that, Luke. You’ve just been acting strange for some days now. You barely talk to me, don’t give me your attention, and get angry at me easily.”As she voiced all of this, I was busy giving my attention to the movie. I had no idea why the television wasn’t loud enough to prevent me from hearing what she was blurting out.“Are you even listening to me?” Harriet queried, her anger clear in her voice.“I was just waiting for you to finish whatever you were saying.” I looked at her. “Are you done?11“I have no words for you,” she said softly, slowly shaking her head. With a tone as sad as that, her words would have struck me hard. But I had to leave no room for that.One of the maids was walking to the kitchen, so I called for her, gesturing for her to come.“Yes, sir, how may I help you?” The maid asked politely the moment she approached me.“I just want you to give me simple answers to my questions.” I glanced at Harriet but focused my eyes back on the maid. “Can you promise to say nothing but the truth?”“Yes, sir, I promise.”“Good.” I nodded and then looked at Harriet. She turned her face away, scowling.I turned back to the mhisThe maid glanced at Harriet and then focused her attention back on me. And with that action, I had already jumped to a conclusion.“So, Riley told me that Harriet has been mistreating her when I’m not around. Is this true?”The maid looked at Harriet again and then lowered her gaze. Perturbation was written all over her countenance.“There’s no need to be scared, alright?” I said it loudly. “Who is your boss around here?” “You are, sir,” the maid answered instantly.“Good, I would like an answer to my question. Does Harriet mistreat Riley when I’m not around?”“Yes, sir, she does.”I looked at Harriet with a chuckle. “Is she also lying?”Harriet didn’t answer me. Her arms were crossed, and she had her gaze fixed in another direction. She was steaming up, and the same goes for me right here.I turned to the maid once again. “How long has this been going on?”“I don’t know, sir, but I think it should be about two to three weeks.”“Wow, and Riley kept all of this to herself?” I was quite surprised. Two weeks was enough for someone to leave the house after receiving such harsh treatment. Oh wait, I forgot–I once had a wife who put up with me for three good years.“Tell me now, Harriet. Why do you have to do such a thing? She’s still young, you know. Since you are my woman, you are supposed to be a hero to Riley, not a villain. So tell me the reason for youractions. I’m listening.”“Riley caught her having sex with a guy in your house,” the maid chimed in.17 BUSTED****ふく1563%G“Say what now?”Act Fast: Free Bonus Time is Running Out!
16 PERFECT TREATMENT ARIEL’S POVI was quite surprised to see Michael having sex with Rose, the lady who had taken my number earlier. Michael quickly let go of her, and as they both began to put on their clothes, I turned my face away. But then Luke showed up. His eyes went straight to the two lovers, or whatever name you wanted to call them.“The both of you were having sex at my company? In my meeting room?” Luke moved in their direction, anger evident in his eyes. He seized Michael, who was now fully dressed, and then he tossed him to the ground.Luke lifted Michael to his feet and gave him a hard punch in the face. Rose gasped at the violence, and Luke didn’t hesitate to give her a dark look. I knew he wanted to beat the hell out of her. But she was lucky she wasn’t a man. He wouldn’t even dare touch her in public unless he wanted to ruin his reputation.Luke kept on beating Michael mercilessly, and at this point, I realized something. The anger that developed within him wasn’t because of what Michael and Rose were doing at his company; it was because of something else.I couldn’t tolerate this anymore; he was going to beat the poor guy to death. I never wanted that, and trust me, Andre wouldn’t want that either. And as for Michael, he better learn how to control himself. His love for women was too much, and he needed to know where and when to carry out certain things. But for now, I wasn’t going to let anything happen to him.“Okay, that’s enough!” I shrieked loudly, hoping Luke would listen, but he didn’t. He kept on beating the soul out of Michael, and I felt sorry for him. I was pretty sure Luke heard me,but the anger had overshadowed his brain and taken full control of his senses.“Luke, enough!” I shouted once again and ran towards him. “You need to stop this right now! “I grabbed his arms, trying to pull him away from Michael, but he pushed me, and I fell d*DEASRAFHT“You bastard!” Luke snarled at Michael. “Get the hell out of my company. I don’t want to see you here again. Do you understand? Now get out!”Michael walked out of the room in shame, and his face was covered with bruises. He had a lot of explaining to do later on. And I just hoped this wouldn’t ruin our business deal with Luke, or else my plans would be completely ruined.“And as for you.” Michael turned to Rose, giving her a death stare. “I don’t want to ever see your ugly face here again. You are fired!”Rose pleaded, “Sir, please.”“Get out of here before I do something you’re going to hate for the rest of your life!” I was still sitting down, just watching the drama. Luke’s anger was so out of this world. And I hated it so much; it reminded me of the time I was still living with him. Those memories were the worst, and I didn’t even wish to live in them.I set my eyes on my phone the moment it started ringing. It was still on the floor, a little bit far from me. I looked at Luke, and the other man in the room was talking to him, trying to calm him down. And it seemed like Luke didn’t want to listen. That was just his regular attitude.My phone began to ring again, and I stretched my hand to grab it. Andre was the one who was calling. Oops, I forgot someone was outside, waiting for me.I answered the phone call, and then Andre stated, “What’s taking you so long? I have other meetings to attend.”“Oh, sorry, you’ll see me outside any minute,” I said, looking at Luke. He had his hands situated on his waist, and he was facing the opposite direction. I could tell he was still boiling with anger. Luke turned around, and his eyes went straight to me. “Aren’t you going to get up?”“That’s none of your business,” I responded in a cold tone. As I turned away, I was enraged.PERFECT TREATMENT, “It is actually my yard.“! I sighed deeply. I didn’t have time to get into a silly argument, so I decided to do as he had said. I slowly stood up but quickly fell down, and Luke rushed to me like an arrow from a bow. He was concerned about me, which was quite surprising and confusing.I was feeling some pain right in my body, especially around my legs. And it was all because of that forceful push that Luke gave me. Now look at him, acting all nice and Innocent. “What’s wrong?” Luke asked, gently touching my leg. I did nothing but watch him. I had a blank expression on my face, as I had no words for this man. You could actually say he was being controlled by a remote or something.“Does your leg hurt?” He asked, carefully kneading my leg. He looked really worried, and I had to admit, I loved this side of him.“Aren’t you going to give me a reply?” He continued to massage my leg.“What do you want me to say?” I asked, and he looked at me right away. “You were the one who caused this, pushing me to the floor.”“I’m so sorry,” he apologized instantly as he moved both of his hands slowly on my ankle. His touch was just so perfect, sending a surge of shivers right inside me. His manly hands were vigorous and, at the same time, soft. With a touch so wonderful, I was lost in the moment.“Ouchh!” I shouted in pain the moment his hands went to a sensitive spot on my leg, and he had to adjust the movements, slowing down the pace.I kept on staring at him as he tenderly took care of me. At the moment, I didn’t know if I was with a doctor or a businessman. This gentle touch was just the type that anyone would need. Once you felt it, you would fall in love with it, you would crave for it, and you wouldn’t want to feel the touch of anyone else in this world.Why was I saying this? He did something like this back then, when we were still married. I accidentally spilled hot water right on my leg, giving me a slight injury. He was the one who took care of the wound. That could just be the only lovely moment we had during our marriage.“Look, I’m really sorry. It’s just that I lose it when I’m angry.”PRFECT TREATMENT“You know, a good friend of mine once told me something about self–control. Have you heard of that word before?”Lukegave me a bizarre look. “No, I haven’t,” he answered sarcastically. I giggled. “Don’t act silly.” Everyone does have a good and bad side. But to be on the right track, we should try our very best to put away the bad side.”Listening to my words, Luke ceased what he was doing. He stood up immediately and began to walk away.“Where are you going?” I asked in bewilderment.“You don’t have to worry about that; I’ll call someone to take care of you, so you can leave this place as soon as possible,” he answered and then left.I did nothing but gape at him. I didn’t say anything wrong, did I? Seriously, that man was unbelievable.Act Fast: Free Bonus Time is Running Out!
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?” “What do you mean?” he asked, puzzled.“You have a girlfriend, Luke, and you claim to hate me. So why do you keep following me around like you love me or something?”“Pfff,” Luke scoffed. “Who said I was following you around?”“Don’t play dumb. You’re the only person here with me, and the only person I’m talking to.”“Hey, don’t flatter yourself.” Luke released my arm. “Don’t get it twisted. I do not love you. I never loved you and never will. You’re not even worth my time.”“Oh, really?” I crossed my arms, leaning closer to him. “If I’m not worth your time, then why bother asking me those pointless questions?”“I was just curious, okay?” he tried to explain himself.“Why would you be curious about someone who’s not worth your time?”“Don’t try to act smart.”“I’m just being clear with you,” I retorted. “And don’t over think things, Luke. I do not love you.” “I don’t need your love,” he said, after staring at me for a moment.“I know, but you need answers to your questions, so let me give them to you.” I spoke with so much 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 approach me again with all these silly questions. The only thing we should be discussing is business, nothing else. I don’t know you; you don’t know me; we’re just business partners. Okay?” Luke redirected his angry gaze away from me and focused it elsewhere. “You can leave now.”“Just what I was about to do,” I promptly replied, vanishing from his presence.The moment I got out of the building, I noticed Andre leaning against his car. He seemed to be engrossed in a text 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, it was quite obvious. I couldn’t help but wonder who the lucky girl was.“Alright, we can start going now,” I said aloud, walking toward Andre.“What took you so long?” He asked without sparing me a glance, still focused on his phone.“I was talking to someone,” I replied, slightly annoyed as I thought about my recent conversation with Luke. Andre briefly glanced at me and then returned his attention to his phone. “Who were you talking to? Luke?”“Yeah, how did you know?” I asked, slightly surprised.He simply shrugged and continued to give his phone undivided attention.“I’ll be waiting for you in the car,” I informed him before getting into his car.I intended to make a phone call, so I rummaged through my purse, searching for my phone. To my surprise, it was nowhere to be found.Oh no, please don’t tell me 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 my good–for–nothing ex husband. This was truly frustrating–incredibly frustrating.Andre got into the car, whistling. He settled into the driver’s seat, fastened his seat belt, and placed his hands on the steering wheel. “Alright, time to hit the road.”“Hold on!” I exclaimed, and he turned to look at me. “I forgot something.”“Again?” He wore a tired expression.“I can’t find my phone in my purse, so it’s obvious I left it back there,”依舊Are you sure about that?”“I’m a hundred percent sure I had it with me in the building,” I replied, though not entirely convinced.Andre gave me a skeptical look. “Are you sure you brought it along?”“Come on now, mister. You saw me using it during the meeting.”“Did I?” Andre furrowed his brow at me.I couldn’t help but laugh. “I don’t have time to waste, sir. Can I please go now?”“Yeah, yeah, you can go. Nobody was stopping you anyway.”“Thanks!” I grinned at him. “You know, this might actually work out for both of us. I’ll go findmy phone, and you can continue your conversation with whoever you’re chatting with.” I gave him a playful smile, acting a bit silly.Andre chuckled, shaking his head. “Just go.”“You got it, sir.” I pointed my finger at him, smirking“Just be quick, okay?”“I’ll be back before you know it!” I exclaimed, jumping out of the car and heading back into the building.As I hurried towards the meeting room, I accidentally bumped into a guy, causing the files her was holding to scatter on the floor,“Sorry,” I apologized, quickly retrieving the files from the ground. I handed them back to him and swiftly walked away without even glancing at his face.As I approached the room, I could hear faint sounds of a woman whimpering, indicating that something unpleasant was transpiring inside,Initially, I considered turningI was walking around and not entering the room, but just as my phone rang from within, I pushed the door open. And lo and behold!
14 RIVERTING IDEAS ARIEL’S POV 1 stepped out of my car, dressed in a simple yet elegant black dress that flaunted my curves. Shielding my eyes with sunglasses, I couldn’t help but gaze at the building in front of me. It was The Reynold Company, and in just a few moments, our meeting would commence. Memories of the … Read More “The Love From Vengeance ( Ariel ) Chapter 14” »
13 ANAMNESIS LUKE’S POV The sound of my alarm clock was so loud that it jolted me awake from my slumber. It was nearly 5:00 am. After turning it off, I sat up in bed and rubbed the sleep from my eyes. I glanced over at my friend Harriet, still sound asleep and covered in sheets. We … Read More “The Love From Vengeance ( Ariel ) Chapter 13” »
eyes back on me once more, and her expression looked like a sad one. She placed her hands on my face as she shook her head in a slow manner. “It’s too late now,” she whispered. I quickly let go of her. “Too late for what?” “I don’t have to say too much.” Ariel shifted backwards a little, … Read More “The Love From Vengeance ( Ariel ) Chapter 12” »