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Chapter 872: Delusions of Grandeur

When Celestia saw Orion, she felt as though her savior had arrived. She had always known Orion came from wealth, but witnessing him reserve an entire tourist attraction for personal use was a first.

Her gaze drifted to the girl beside him, Aveline, and her smile froze. Last night, Aveline had left in Orion's car, and now, here they were again, at Blossom Valley. Guests typically stayed overnight at the resort, and the implications of their arrival together were hard to ignore.

Although discomfort bubbled within her, Celestia quickly composed herself. "Orion, what a coincidence! Running into you here at Blossom Valley-don't you think this is fate?"

While Celestia was known as the most beautiful girl in school, Orion was unfazed. He was surrounded by beauties all the time. To him, even the most stunning woman was barely worth a second glance-his heart and attention were solely reserved for one person.

"Hmm." Orion responded coldly. Without sparing Celestia another look, he took Aveline's hand and led her further into the park. "Aveline, let's go. After hours on the road, you must be hungry. I've already arranged lunch."

His only concern was whether Aveline was tired or hungry.

Celestia stood there, feeling utterly ignored. Inwardly, she cursed Aveline, wondering what tricks the "little fox" had used to make someone as indifferent to women as Orion treat her so thoughtfully.

"Orion, my family and I came to Blossom Valley specifically to enjoy ourselves. We weren't aware it was closed today. The ticket seller mentioned someone reserved the entire place-if it's you, could you make an exception for us? We've driven so far..." She looked at him with wide, pleading eyes. It was a look that other boys found irresistible, one that usually melted hearts and brought swift compliance.

Orion's gaze flicked briefly to the middle-aged couple standing nearby, along with a young boy-likely Celestia's brother. The couple stared at him expectantly.

"Fine. Let them in," he said with a curt nod.

"Yes, young master," came the immediate reply from one of the staff.

Hearing the staff member call him "young master," Celestia's thoughts raced. Could Orion be connected to this place? Blossom Valley wasn't government-owned but rather the private development of a famous corporate conglomerate. Was Orion the son of the conglomerate's president?

The realization rattled and thrilled her. If she could marry Orion, wouldn't she ascend to unimaginable heights?

wouldn't have to lift a finger. Designers would send her next season's collections straight to her door. Just imagining such a life filled

she daydreamed, Orion and Aveline walked away, hand in hand. Celestia's eyes followed Aveline. She recognized the dress Aveline wore-it was a custom piece she'd once seen in a high-end fashion magazine, valued at tens

from a crow into a phoenix. Celestia burned with jealousy. For someone so young, Aveline certainly had her ways.

Mom. He's my classmate," she

like it's nothing-people like us

snapped, her determination solidifying. She had to win Orion over. With no other visitors

for him. Men like Orion often sought novelty, after

pull away as she usually did, despite her earlier insistence on maintaining

worried Orion. "Aveline, don't you

replied, her cool

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"Are you hungry?"

it, but seeing Celestia earlier had unsettled her. Still, she nodded. "A

where staff were already waiting. "Young master, everything is prepared,"

and dismissed the staff with a wave. The table was soon filled with dishes. Though not as refined as those from a five-star restaurant, the

from the lake this morning. The chicken comes from a nearby farm, and even the duck eggs are freshly laid. The flavors are prepared according to your preference-spicy with

young master," the chef

with the fish soup; it's very

replied, accepting the

been like this, ever since they were children. Back then,

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scooped up a spoonful and brought it to his lips. While the gesture might seem intimate to others, it was second nature to them- something they'd done countless