Chapter 26: Vivian’s Transformation
Even Hilna, who had been trying to ignore the situation, couldn’t pretend any longer. She cleared her throat and said impassively, “Vivian, didn’t you mention wanting to attend a banquet to unwind? I just heard that Kailun is going to the one at the Youlan(Orchid) Castle. Why don’t you go with him? What do you think, dear brother?”
Vivian’s jaw dropped. She knew Hilna’s intention was to publicly display their closeness to Kailun, severing any possibility of cooperation between him and the Second Prince.
But that banquet was a den of iniquity!
Sending a pure and innocent girl like her to such a scandalous event was a recipe for disaster!
She would be corrupted! Ruined!
“Sure, I happen to need a companion. I’d be happy to be the princess’s escort.” Kailun grinned, his arm still wrapped around Vivian’s waist.
He had no intention of “soiling” her. He simply wanted to use this opportunity to torment her further.
Kailun possessed a strong possessive streak. Only he was allowed to bully those he claimed. Anyone else who dared to harbor such thoughts would face dire consequences.
If he played his cards right, he could harvest a substantial amount of negative favorability from this.
Vivian froze, her petite body trembling like a shattered statue.
She hated her family, and she hated Kailun even more.
‘I will never forgive this devil…’
A vow of vengeance took root in her wounded heart.
“What about me? What about me?” Phils, in stark contrast to Vivian’s despair, looked at Kailun expectantly.
Unaware that the banquet was hosted by the Second Prince, she desperately wanted to go with him.
“Maybe next time.”
“How mean! You’re leaving me behind? I won’t forget this!”
Phils swatted his hand away from her thigh, preventing him from further exploration.
Ripped stockings were a minor inconvenience, but her wounded pride was a different matter.
“Then I’ll entrust Vivian to your care. Please ensure her safety. If you perform well, I can, on behalf of my father, promise you her hand in marriage.” Hilna seized the opportunity to solidify their alliance.
“But I don’t want to get married so soon.” Kailun feigned reluctance, his hand still lingering on Vivian’s waist.
“A concubine would suffice. Your relationship with Vivian concerns not only yourselves but also the bond between the royal family and the Duke’s family. Both my father and I hope you’ll marry her, or at least take her as a concubine. Are you truly unwilling?”
Hilna gritted her teeth. To secure Kailun’s allegiance, she was willing to sell out her own sister.
Yesterday, she was plotting to imprison him. Today, she was trying to win his favor. Events were unfolding far more rapidly than she anticipated.
Why was everything going wrong?
Since yesterday, her plans had crumbled one after another. Individuals who shouldn’t have appeared at this stage were making their moves. Her carefully laid plans were falling apart, leaving her at a disadvantage.
Phils was no longer a useful pawn. She could only keep her close to Kailun for now, waiting for the right moment to strike.
As for Vivian, she was merely a tool to be used in emergencies.
This wasn’t a discussion; Vivian had no right to refuse.
She held no power within the royal family. Unloved and unwanted, she was destined to be a pawn in their political games.
Even if she wasn’t offered to Kailun, Hilna would eventually marry her off to someone else. She felt no guilt whatsoever.
As Kailun had observed, Hilna was a woman consumed by her own ambition.
“But Vivian doesn’t seem very happy about this.” He moved his hand from her waist to her face, pinching her cheeks playfully.
This little devil had explored every inch of his body in his past life. Now it was his turn.
Hilna crossed her arms. “Her opinion is irrelevant, isn’t it?”
“That’s not very nice…”
“Vivian, I’m asking you, are you willing to give yourself to Kailun? If you agree, I’ll grant you your freedom. After a month, you can do whatever you want. I won’t interfere.”
Hilna used freedom as bait. It was the key to swaying Vivian.
In her mind, a month was more than enough time to eliminate all her obstacles. By then, both Kailun and the Second Prince would be dead.
Their demise would mark her ascension to the throne.
“You already said it yourself, sister. My opinion doesn’t matter, does it?”
Vivian fought back tears, her heart twisting with a newfound intensity, far exceeding the turmoil she had felt upon meeting Kailun.
If she had the chance, she would turn Hilna into her own pet, forcing her to beg for scraps.
She would even have Hilna’s most hated enemy torment her, breaking her spirit and twisting her into something grotesque.
Her hatred blossomed, directed not only at Kailun but also at Hilna and the entire world.
Thanks to Kailun’s “nurturing,” Vivian was evolving in an unpredictable direction.
Kailun, familiar with her true nature, saw the darkness brewing in her eyes and discreetly wrote a message on her thigh with his finger.
‘Want to see your sister become a dog?’
Vivian’s eyes widened in shock as she deciphered the message.
‘If you do, squeeze my finger with your thighs. I’ll grant your wish.’
Her mind, already reeling, struggled to process this new information.
Kailun had designs on her sister?
He wasn’t as simple as he appeared?
What was he planning?
Countless questions swirled in her head, but the allure of his promise proved too strong. She discreetly placed his hand beneath her skirt, trapping it between her thighs.
“If there are no objections, I’ll continue the lesson. Please refrain from making any more strange noises.” Hilna glanced at them before turning her attention back to the blackboard.
Kailun had no objections. He was currently enjoying the unique sensation of Vivian’s touch.
Her feet were small, soft, and fragrant, a completely different experience compared to other girls.
To maximize her discomfort, he slowly slid his fingers up her inner thigh. If not for her desperate defense, he would have already reached her untouched territory.
But even the most vigilant defenses had their weaknesses. He finally reached her most sensitive spot and gently wrote a message on it with his finger.
Each stroke made her squirm and gasp, her eyes clouding with desire.
Her petite body was experiencing an intense awakening, a mixture of shame and fascination.
As he finished the last word and gently poked her, she froze.
‘You’ve been tricked, you fool~ (poke)’
[Vivian’s favorability towards you has decreased by 10 due to your lie. Current favorability: -50.]
