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.

worry, Mom. I've always been in the top ten of my grade. My grades won't slip." Celestia was confident. Orion was the kind of man you couldn't

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 be, it would still mean working for

Orion, however, would give her the life she truly

few hundred dollars. But now, with Orion by

likes that little girl. You shouldn't

gesture of carefully removing

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

interfering with the two of them. It was obvious that Orion

girlfriend, I can buy you a big

families have nothing to do with us. You shouldn't get

dismissively. She was tired of dealing with her parents,

these years, they still lived in company housing. They didn't even have spare money to buy a

She had worked hard her entire life to excel. Every day,

the boys at school caught her eye.

in her life. He was

the heavens. Letting him go would be the most foolish mistake

Aveline to the luxurious suite he had booked. From

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

beautiful, like a paradise," she

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

his touch. They were no longer the children they

never reacted this way to his closeness. Was this a sign

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

If you're tired, take a nap,"

heading back to the room. Orion lay down

the guarded look in her eyes, Orion reassured her, "You're still young. I won't do anything