Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 882: Celestia's Design Every moment spent with Orion felt comfortable. He knew all of her preferences, and sometimes, without her needing to say a word, he would anticipate her needs with just a glance.

"What do you want to eat tomorrow? I'll book it in advance," he asked, already thinking about the next day. "Anything is fine, but it should be nutritious. I'm still growing," Aveline replied earnestly.

Though Aveline was always well-behaved, she was quite a picky eater-especially at home. Aurora often had to coax her into eating, treating her like royalty to get her to take a bite.

She was in her developmental years, and poor nutrition could easily hinder her growth. Aveline hadn't cared much about this in the past, but ever since Celestia made a comment about her figure, Aveline had taken it to heart. Now, she was desperate to catch up, drinking milk as if it could make up for lost time.

"But there are sdishes you don't like," Orion reminded her.

"That was when I was immature. From now on, it doesn't matter if I like it or not. What matters is whether it's nutritious," she said firmly.

The night before, Aveline had done sresearch online. Middle school was the peak of physical development, and most people's figures were set during these years. By high school, growth would slow down. If she didn't pay attention to nutrition now, it would be too late later. Celestia's words about men preferring a certain body type had left a deep impression on her.

"Aveline, something about you seems off," Orion remarked, sensing her change. He didn't know about her newfound concerns and was puzzled by her sudden willingness to eat what she had always avoided.

"Nothing's off. I just don't want to fall behind. If Joyce ends up taller than me, she'll definitely mock me," Aveline said, using an excuse.

Orion didn't press further. After all, teenagers were often unpredictable.

They returned to school at 2 PM. Upon entering the classroom, Liora approached Aveline unexpectedly. "Aveline, I have something to ask you," Liora said.

"What is it?" Aveline replied calmly. She only felt a slight sense of guilt toward Liora for leaving her behind in the woods that day.

As for the rest-passing notes, delivering love letters-those were things Liora had forced upon her. Aveline hadn't even known the person in question was Orion. Now that Liora had reached out, it seemed right to give her an explanation.

"This isn't the place to talk. Let's go to the café after school. I heard they've launched a new dessert. Let's try it together," Liora said, grabbing Aveline's hand.

Aveline glanced at her indifferently. "Alright." "Then it's a deal. Don't ditch me," Liora said enthusiastically.

"Mm." The biggest difference between Aveline and Joyce was their approach to emotions. Aveline was always rational, never acting on impulse.

Liora's sudden friendliness didn't make Aveline happy. Instead, she started analyzing the situation.

From that morning's events, Aveline had already judged Liora's character. If Liora had truly felt wronged, she could have confronted Aveline directly. Even if they ended their friendship, it would have been a private matter between the two of them.

Instead, Liora had involved others to isolate her. This kind of behavior spoke volumes about her character. Growing up around Julian and Aurora, Aveline had developed a sharp eye for people.

She agreed to meet Liora purely to offer an explanation. Beyond that, there would be no further connection between them.

Aveline had always been a cold person. She and Liora were never close to begin with, and now they would drift even further apart. Liora's sudden friendliness only confirmed that something was amiss.

Aveline stayed calm, determined to see what Liora's intentions were.

Before the school day ended, Orion texted her, saying he'd wait for her at their usual spot. Aveline told him about her meeting with Liora and asked him to wait outside the café. If something happened, she wanted him to intervene immediately.

With Orion nearby, Aveline felt reassured.

As soon as the bell rang, Liora quickly packed her things. "Aveline, let's go." "Alright." The two left together, ignoring the whispers of their classmates. Aveline paid no attention to the gossip.

They arrived at a nearby café they used to frequent. It was considered high-end for middle school students, with an average cost of $100 per person.

Liora led Aveline to a private room. "Cin, Aveline," she said. "Okay." Before stepping inside, Aveline discreetly called Orion and put him on speaker. She wanted him to hear everything clearly.

Upon entering, she saw five or six high school girls waiting, with Celestia at the center. In that moment, Aveline understood everything.

It was clear Celestia wanted revenge. She'd used Liora to lure Aveline here, planning to teach her a lesson. But Celestia had underestimated Aveline, who had already sensed something was wrong.

Enjoying the book? Don't forget to visit nov L5sfor the full experience. You won't find the next chapter anywhere else. Happy reading! "Liora, what is this?" Aveline asked coldly.

"Don't blme, Aveline. You brought this on yourself. You knew I liked Orion, yet as my best friend, you still went after him," Liora accused, finally revealing her true feelings.

"Liora, you're only scratching the surface," Celestia chimed in, fanning the flames. "Why don't you ask her what she did last weekend and who she was with?" "What do you mean?" Liora asked, already suspecting the worst.

"She was with your beloved Orion," Celestia sneered. "That night, she stayed over at his house. Thenext day, they went to Blossom Valley together and stayed in the sroom. A boy and a girl alone-what do you think they were doing?"

Liora's face twisted with jealousy and anger. "Aveline, you're disgustingh You act so pure and innocent, fooling all the boys in class, but you've already thrown yourself at Orion. You makesick!"

Liora's jealousy distorted her features, making her look almost unrecognizable Aveline had once N liked her because her smile reminded her of Joyce. Now, she realized how wrong she'd been. Liora couldn't hold a candle to Joyce. She wasn't even worthy of comparison.

"Are you done?" Aveline asked calmly. "If so, I'll be leaving." "Leaving? That's not going to happen," one of the girls sneered.

"Do you even know who we are?" another added smugly.

"I don't care," Aveline replied indifferently.

"You're arrogant, aren't you? Well, we specialize in dealing with girls like you. Let's see how tough you really are," they said, their confidence growing.

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