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 find

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.

would give her the

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

your classmate really likes that little

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

was young, it didn't matter. In

them. It was obvious that Orion

girlfriend, I can buy you a

with us. You shouldn't get your hopes up," her

it," Celestia said dismissively. She was tired of dealing with her parents, who were stuck in their old-fashioned

all these years, they still lived in company housing. They didn't even have

was proud and ambitious. How could she ever resign herself to living like this? She had worked hard her entire life to excel. Every day, she dressed

at school caught her eye. To her,

had appeared in her life. He was like a savior

would be the most foolish mistake

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

year, the valley was in full bloom. Aveline

beautiful, like a paradise," she

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

his touch. They were no longer the children they used to

his closeness. Was this a sign that his little "wife" was growing up? Had she finally started

Aveline gradually relaxed and leaned into his embrace. The valley breeze was cool

tired, take a nap,"

the

in her eyes, Orion reassured her, "You're