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.

My grades won't slip." Celestia was confident. Orion was the kind of

win Orion's heart now, her life would be perfect. Good academic performance was just a stepping stone to a good university. A good university paved the way for a good career. But no matter how great her career might

give her the life she

wearing clothes that cost a few hundred dollars. But now, with Orion by her side,

little

Orion's tender gesture of carefully removing

it didn't matter. In ancient times, it was common for girls to marry and have children in

interfering with the two of them. It was

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

those wealthy families have nothing to do with us. You shouldn't get your hopes up," her mother

dealing with her parents, who were stuck in

They didn't even have

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

at school caught her eye. To her, they were all

man had appeared in

him go would

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

of year, the valley was in full bloom. Aveline stood on the

so beautiful, like a paradise,"

come here often," Orion replied, gently

stiffened at his touch. They were no longer the children they used

his closeness. Was this a sign that his little "wife" was growing up? Had she finally started seeing him not as a brother, but

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

If you're tired, take

to the

her, "You're still young.