Chapter 67
Jessica’s heart sank.
Back then, Prince Leon had only been seventeen or eighteen. A young man on a white horse, full of energy and pride.
She was still young, but she had already heard of Prince Leon. He was known as the most handsome man in Capitali
Why did even Waldo believe that if Prince Leon’s face were tuined, he would come back to take revenge? It was because, at that time, Prince Leon’s beauty was renowned across the country.
His face was destroyed in the Northern Border, all because Jessica lund scheined to lure him away from the battlefield in Krals, leading him into the Northern Border, where he was trapped and unable to escape.
“I never meant to harm you,” Jessica said softly. “In that battle, I only wanted to leave the battlefield in Krafo for Prince Waldo”
She wasn’t trying to evade responsibility, but at the time, the Northern Border was in chaos, and someone had to step in to restore order.
Between Prince Waldo and Prince Leon, she chose to keep Prince Waldo in the relatively safer Kralo.
Ultimately, it was because Jessica knew how perilous the Northern Border was–anyone sent there might not come buck unscathe
In the end, Prince Waldo triumphed in Kralo, becoming a hero. Prince Leon, however, remained trapped in the Northern Border for five years.
“Do you like Waldo?” Leon asked, not even bothering to lift an eyelash.
Before Jessica could respond, he added, “I want the truth.”
“I used to like him…. a lot,” she admitted. “I would’ve fought the whole world for him.”
Leon frowned, then finally opened his eyes, locking onto her flawless face in the moonlight. “And now?”
Jessica remained silent.
Leon’s gaze deepened. “So, you used me today. Do you think I’m useful to you?”
“I’m sorry..
“I don’t mind being useful to you,” he replied coldly. “You can use me however you like, but I don’t like it when my woman still thinks about another
man.
“Your Highness, first, I’m not your woman, and second, I’m not thinking about any man, Jessica quickly corrected.
Leon raised an eyebrow, “if you’re not thinking about him, then why use me to provoke him?”
Jessicabit her lip, pausing for a moment before responding. “Because… I wasn’t convinced.”
Leon studied her face again. “Why?”
“He always says no one will want me in the future, Naturally, I’m not convinced. I usually don’t care, but today…I was a bit impulsive.”
Leon’s expression softened slightly, and something unreadable flickered in his eyes.
He stared at her for what felt like an eternity before suddenly breaking into a smile. “Ha, so you can be stubborn too.”
Jessica was tempted to roll her eyes at him, but this time, she held back
Leon, however, kept grinning at her
Chapter 67
Who didn’t have a little pride? Jessica was jus
her–It was only natural she’d feel defiant.
war old git, cher alt. A beautiful get who had been told by Walt
But she was also sharp and composed, far more rational and controlled than most people her age. Her rebellious streak had rarely been s
“So, do you still like him?” Leon asked again,
Jessica pouted and didn’t answer. She couldn’t answer. If she admitted she still liked him, Leon would get angry. if she said she didn’t, he might still keep bothering her
“Your Highness, whether I like him or not is none of your business. It’s getting late, and since you’re in a good mood, please go back to your manor and
Leon, however, continued to watch her. “How do you know I’m in a good mood?”
ichness, please…
“I don’t know, and I don’t care. Your Highness,
Jessica’s words got caught in her throat, unable to escape.
Because she saw Leon roll over, settle into a more comfortable position, and close his eyes as if preparing to sleep.
“Your Highness…”
Leon didn’t even flinch, his voice slightly husky from the alcohol. “I’m very tired. Do you want me to sleep in your room tonight, or right here?”
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