“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…
Although Jason was a little annoyed by her incessant staring, he kept his cool and patiently denied ever being acquainted with her.
“I assure you that my appearance is one-hundred-percent natural. If you don’t believe me, I can show you pictures from my childhood. I have a photo album back at my place.”
The prince did not truly mean it, but Vivian readily took him up on his offer.
“Really?” she exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with joy.
The two of them left Exerine Palace half an hour later, and Jason personally drove her to the royal residence.
Little did Vivian know that a cab pulled up outside the palace the moment she got into the car.
A young man wearing a hoodie then stepped out of the cab and soon made his way into the palace.
The reason Vivian was determined to see Jason’s photo album was because she wanted to know why he looked exactly like Calvin.
Calvin was Sebastian’s most trusted assistant, and he died a tragic death from saving her father’s life. Afterward, Sebastian and Sasha both endured a lot of hardship in order to protect Vivian and the country as a whole.
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