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.

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

stepping stone to a good university. A good university

however, would give her the life she truly

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

little girl. You shouldn't meddle," her mother

gesture of carefully removing fish bones for Aveline was something even

Aveline was young, it didn't matter. In ancient times, it was common for girls to marry

them.

can buy you a big house tomorrow," Celestia

with us. You

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

lived in company housing. They didn't even have spare money to

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

caught her eye. To her,

super-rich, handsome man had appeared in her life. He was like a

Letting him go would be the most foolish mistake

he had booked. From there,

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

like a paradise," she

here often," Orion replied, gently wrapping his arms around

at his touch. They were no longer

reacted this way to his closeness. Was this a sign that his little

into his embrace. The valley breeze was cool and soothing, making Aveline feel completely

If you're tired, take a

the room.

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