Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 874: A World of Two

Aveline had always been independent since childhood. She didn't like to act spoiled or rely on others.

Though her appearance resembled Julian's, her personality was more like Aurora's at heart. On the other hand, Joyce inherited Aurora's looks but had a soft and adorable temperament. She loved to act coquettishly, and Asher couldn't resist her charms. At her slightest plea, Asher would have plucked the stars from the sky for her.

When Aveline took the initiative to ask Orion to handle something today, he couldn't hide his joy. Uncle Barnet had been right-traveling could indeed improve their relationship.

Orion held Aveline's hand as they left. Celestia stood watching them disappear into the distance, her face dark as soot.

"Celestia, do you like him?" her mother asked, easily reading the thoughts in her daughter's mind.

"Yes, I like him." Celestia's tone was firm. Everything about Orion-his appearance and his family background-was perfect.

At first, she had assumed that a wealthy young man like Orion would be terrible at academics. But shortly after transferring schools, he had taken the monthly exams and ranked first in the entire grade.

The bookish students, who spent sixteen out of twenty-four hours studying, were left dumbfounded. Orion, who outwardly seemed carefree and passionate about sports, hadn't fallen behind in his studies one bit.

Some initially suspected he had cheated. But when the teacher called on him to answer questions in class, he could accurately respond even when awakened from a nap.

Everyone regarded him as a genius. What they didn't know was that Orion had self- studied high school material while still in middle school.

He could have skipped grades long ago, but he didn't want to. He wanted to stay by Aveline's side, even if only for a year. While the class's top students were still solving trigonometry problems, Orion had already begun dabbling in investments.

A boy this perfect, who wouldn't fall for him? Celestia had already crowned him her idol. She was determined to win him over.

"Celestia, you're in your senior year now," her mother advised gently. "I think you should focus on your college entrance exams. Romance can wait until you're in university. Don't let this distract you and hurt your grades."

Every mother worries about such things. In their eyes, the college entrance exam was everything. Failing it could ruin a person's future.

But at home, Celestia always held the upper hand. Her mother spoke to her cautiously.

slip." Celestia was confident. Orion was the kind of man

A good university paved the way for a good career. But no matter how great

give her the life

cost a few hundred dollars. But now, with

think your classmate really likes that little girl. You shouldn't meddle," her mother

blind. Orion's tender gesture of carefully removing fish bones for Aveline was something even her

the girl a lot. Even though Aveline was young, it didn't matter.

didn't want Celestia interfering with the two of them. It was obvious

girlfriend, I can buy you a big house tomorrow," Celestia said, already imagining

with us. You shouldn't get your

worry about it," Celestia said dismissively. She was tired of dealing with her parents, who

company housing. They didn't even have spare

had worked hard her entire life to excel. Every day, she dressed impeccably

at school caught her eye.

super-rich, handsome man had appeared in her life.

him go would be the most foolish mistake of

to the luxurious suite he had booked. From there, they could overlook the entirety of Blossom

the valley was in full bloom.

is so beautiful, like

Orion replied, gently wrapping his arms around her

at his touch. They were no longer the children they

Was this a sign that his little "wife" was growing up? Had

meant no harm, Aveline gradually relaxed and leaned into his embrace. The valley breeze was

you sleepy? If you're tired, take a nap," Orion

to the

her eyes, Orion reassured her, "You're still young. I won't do anything to