“That’s impossible!” Neil said without any hesitation.

He looked at Victoria coldly as if his gaze could cut.

Victoria’s smile was unfazed. This was the effect she wanted. The angrier Neil was, it proved that the more he would not trust Aurelia. This way, she would be able to come in between them.

“Neil, our uncle has taught us that we can’t judge a book by its cover since we were kids!” Victoria said softly, “You haven’t spent much time with Ms. Chilton, and you got to know each other in Chaiseland. How could you be so sure?

“Besides, even if she does end up together with the owner’s son, it’s her private life. You have no right to stop her.”

Neil turned away, looking annoyed.

Victoria continued. “Neil, we aren’t promised to each other, but my uncle has repeatedly mentioned it to General Harris. He didn’t agree to it but didn’t reject it either!”

“What are you trying to say, Your Highness?”

“Don’t worry.” Victoria consoled, “If you don’t want to be with me, I won’t pester you either. I’m a princess, after all. I can’t lose my manners.”

was the second thing he heard today that made him doubt his ears—the

came from the same

skeptical but

Highness, you really

don’t believe me?” Victoria chuckled. “Am I usually so brazen that all of

Neil did not reply.

“You know it, Neil. Women have a high status here in Southeast Aciatic. I was pampered growing up, so I inevitably have flaws…

there’s no

was caught

to meet her sooner or later. He had also rehearsed what he should say and how he should act multiple times if she were to

that their

eyes at Victoria. Was he overthinking it? Was he losing his mind

had imagined… She wanted the throne and had to curry favors

out, silent for a

Victoria began to reel the line in, seeing that her fish had taken the bait. “What’s important is Ms. Chilton’s immigration status and university admission! What do you think about my suggestion

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