“What is it?”

Vivian was unsure if he was only being gentle toward her because of his father's instructions, but she decided to voice her question anyway. “Well, you look really handsome, so... I just wanted to ask if your appearance is natural...”

She kept her bright eyes fastened on him despite the undivided attention they were receiving from everyone else.

After a brief pause, the prince, seemingly older than her, wore a half-smile and replied, “Yes, it is. However, I have to say that I'm surprised, Ms. Hayes. Is it common for girls these days to express their liking for guys in such a bold fashion?”

Vivian went scarlet instantly.

What the... Since when did I say I like him? I only asked because he looks way too similar to Brother Cal!

“N-No! That's not what I meant! I just... I just think you look really similar to a friend of mine, that's all!” she stammered nervously.

“Is that so?”

“Yeah, you look exactly like him. The only difference is that he's Astorian, and you're Epean,” Vivian replied honestly.

She kept her eyes glued to his face the entire time as if she wanted to burn his image into her mind.

No matter how hard I try, I can never seem to get over Brother Cal... He truly is the one that got away...

incessant staring, he kept his cool and patiently denied ever being acquainted with

me, I can show

not truly mean it, but Vivian readily took him up on

she exclaimed, her eyes lighting

Palace half an hour later, and Jason personally drove her

pulled up outside the palace the moment she

of the cab

see Jason's photo album was because she wanted to know why he looked exactly

most trusted assistant, and he died a tragic death from saving her father's life. Afterward, Sebastian

longer the ignorant and naïve little girl she used

could tell right from

got betrayed by his best friend half a

soon arrived at the royal

Jason said as he led her to the living room before heading

duke's birthday banquet at the palace, so Vivian began exploring the living room

mumbled to herself when she saw a picture of a young soldier

was dressed in military uniform and held a saber in his hand. However, his facial features were

herself as she picked up the photo frame for a closer

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