Neil had never thought he would see Victoria standing outside. He took a step forward subconsciously to shield Aurelia.
"Why? Aren't you introducing us to each other?" Victoria smiled, but her gaze toward Aurelia was piercing.
This was her first time meeting Aurelia face to face. She was rather surprised.
Previously, the people she sent to follow Aurelia reported to her what the girl looked like. Now that she saw her today, the girl's beauty surprised her.
It was no wonder Neil kept coming for her all day long.
Victoria bit her lips and forced a smile.
"Since you're not saying anything, I'll introduce myself!" She extended a hand. "I'm Victoria Charles. I'm also—"
"Also, the royal princess," Neil said in a low tone.
His gaze was alert, and his brows were furrowed. Various thoughts flashed in his mind…
Aurelia looked at her dumbly as she stood rooted in a loss.
"Your Highness." Neil nodded politely. "We didn't know you'd be here. It's rude of us! You… aren't here for clothes, are you?"
"Of course not." Victoria fanned the fan in her hand as she scanned the shop and looked at Neil. "Since we've met, can I have a word with you, Mr. Harris?"
"Well…"
"According to the royal family's rules, the princess cannot ask to meet the opposite sex." She chuckled. "But running into each other on the street and then chatting isn't breaking the rules."
Neil hesitated and nodded. He looked at Aurelia. "Stay in the shop. I'll be back soon."
Victoria led the way in front while Neil followed her.
They both came to a quieter street, and Victoria kept the umbrella, looking at the man in front of her quietly.
He had a sculpted face and dashing charm, but the most captivating was his charismatic eyes.
She remembered their first meeting. It was when they went to university, and it was love at first sight for her. Later, she indirectly brought it up to her uncle, and the king intended to pull the Harrises to their side, so he had probed the general.
It was a pity that General Harris had not made a clear stance.
Everyone could see Victoria's feelings for Neil but also Neil's rejection of her. Why else would he go all the way to Centrolis to be an actor?
Victoria took a deep breath. She could not stand this. She wanted this man and would have him—she would make this man come to beg her too!
"Your Highness, please speak your mind." Neil looked aloof.
"Mm, I know you don't like beating around the bush." Victoria looked at him and asked softly, "The girl I saw at the tailor's just now, she's Aurelia, right?"
Neil jolted. He tensed up like a leopard in danger as he kept his eyes on her.
"Your Highness, you—"
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