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.

ten of my grade. My grades won't slip." Celestia was

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

would give her

few hundred dollars. But now, with Orion by her side, she was dressed in designer brands. Orion was the

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

her mother wasn't blind. Orion's tender gesture of carefully removing fish bones for Aveline was something even her own husband

a lot. Even though Aveline was young, it didn't matter. In ancient times, it was common for

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

don't understand. If I become his girlfriend, I can buy you a big

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

her parents,

in company housing. They didn't

had worked hard her entire life to excel.

school caught her

super-rich, handsome man had appeared in her

Letting him go would be the most foolish mistake

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

valley was in full bloom. Aveline stood on the balcony, taking in

so beautiful, like

can come here often," Orion replied, gently wrapping his arms around her

were no longer the children they used to

had never reacted this way to his closeness. Was this a sign that his little "wife" was growing up? Had she finally started seeing

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

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

the room. Orion lay down

her, "You're still young. I won't do