Heartthrob: The vampire princess doesn't want to be a stand-in

The blonde girl ran towards them against the sunlight, and the moment she came into their sight, her pure white skirt lit up Vincent's world.

The girl smiled brightly and openly, and her calmness and confidence were something Vincent had never possessed.

After Ivan coaxed the girl who was playing with him, he coughed lightly and solemnly introduced Vincent to the two of them.

"This is Vincent."

"I will live with you guys from now on."

"Hello."

Vincent extended his hand to Garland, who, without saying a word, relaxed his expression and also extended his hand to shake it.

This was also his way of welcoming Vincent, even though he was not good at expressing himself.

"Hello, little princess."

Then, Vincent bent down and stretched out his hand to the girl who was staring at him in a daze.

He looked at her with a smile on his face, and his sweet voice flowed from his throat like a stream of love words.

"Hello, Brother Vincent."

The girl did not try to hide the sparkle in her eyes because of her love for Vincent.

Her slender little hand couldn't wait to place on Vincent's not-so-broad palm.

The two seemed to have a tacit understanding and held each other's hands, not willing to let go.

Pink cherry blossoms fell, accompanied by the spring breeze that cut through the ice of the northern continent.

The girl's bright and beautiful smile melted Vincent's cold heart, which had been carved by darkness in the first half of his life.

Something seemed to be sprouting between the five-year-old girl and the eight-year-old Vincent.

April is the season when cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

April is also the season when Vincent arrives, the season when Vincent has her.

His gaze seemed to be fixed on the girl's smiling face, and Vincent gradually faded out of the memories with a deep and unfathomable smile on his lips.

"Edward, you want to hide it, but I want everyone to know it."

Vincent's men were indeed efficient. Within three days, Huo Wanqing had established this connection.

At this moment, she was sitting in the lobby of Rose Castle waiting for Vincent to arrive.

Vincent stood on the second floor holding a cup of scarlet liquid and observing. He didn't like Huo Wanqing.

However, once his own interests are involved, he will not sit idly by.

"Where is Duke Stuart? Why hasn't he come back yet?"

Huo Wanqing waited for half an hour but no one came. Her patience was worn out, so she grabbed a passing maid and asked her.

"Miss, the Duke is busy with official business, so you need to wait for a while."

The maid lowered her head and replied expressionlessly, and Huo Wanqing angrily shook off her hand.

In half an hour, she asked seven or eight maids, and they all turned back to her in the same way.

Huo Wanqing stared at the Si family emblem with gnashing teeth, and the humiliation of being looked down upon surged into her heart again.

She became even more certain that with her status and rights she would no longer have to be treated like this.

If she came today as the Crown Princess of the Lan Family, even the mortal enemy the Si Family would be wary and treat her with respect.

No matter what means she uses or how much blood she sheds, she will climb up, and no one can stand in her way.

Vincent stared at the viciousness that Huo Wanqing rarely showed in front of outsiders, and nodded in appreciation.

He was also worried that Huo Wanqing, who was in love, would be hesitant and drag her feet. It seemed that he still underestimated Huo Wanqing's determination to cross the class barrier.

"Ms. Huo, I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person."

When Huo Wanqing completely lost her patience, Vincent walked down the stairs at the right time.

"Duke Stuart, that's not true."

Huo Wanqing immediately changed her expression and stood up to greet him, with the same hypocritical, half-smile on her face as Vincent.

The difference is that her level is not high enough. Vincent has the aura of a superior, while her hypocrisy is too superficial.

Vincent simply ignored her outstretched hand, sat down on the main seat on the sofa, crossed his legs and asked her.

"what's up?"

"Duke, it seems we are of the same kind."

"So I think there's no need for us to say anything more."

Huo Wanqing spoke boldly. Vincent observed her smiling face without any trace of previous impatience, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

"Ms. Huo, I don't deserve this."

Vincent and the servants behind him seemed to have heard some joke and were laughing happily.

But Huo Wanqing always felt that there was a mockery behind it.

"I want to know the details of Anders's battle."

"The only people alive who know about this are the prince and you, the Duke."

Huo Wanqing swallowed her resentment and hypnotized herself that this was the only way to gain status.

"But, so many years have passed."

"Miss Huo knows all this, what do you do?"

Vincent's expression changed and he stared at Huo Wanqing with narrowed eyes.

"Duke, this is my private business."

Huo Wanqing found it difficult to adapt to Vincent's probing gaze. He seemed to be able to see through her and be cunning and calculating.

"That doesn't matter to me."

Seeing this, Vincent spread his hands and lay back on the sofa.

Everyone knows that Vincent does not do business without profit.

"Let me put it this way. If I can inherit the Huo family and become the Crown Princess of the Lan family."

"I can make the Huo family completely belong to the Si family."

Huo Wanqing sat upright, her ambitions went beyond that.

"But the Huo family is now under the jurisdiction of our Si family."

Vincent shook his head in rebuttal, but Huo Wanqing's expression relaxed after hearing it.

"My father has his own ideas."

"As long as he is alive, the Huo family will never truly belong to you."

Vincent fell into deep thought. He knew for sure that Huo Lie had long been showing signs of escaping the control of the Si family.

Recently, we have often received news about the Huo family connecting with outsiders.

Huo Wanqing saw Vincent nodding thoughtfully, and he became more and more excited as if he was encouraged.

"And the Gu family rebelled against the Southern Continent. Our Huo family and the Jin family are now equally powerful. One move could affect the entire family."

"If I become the head of the family, I will be your most loyal servant."

Thinking of Gu Yiyi’s tragic death after the banquet, and the end of the Gu family.

Huo Wanqing just thought that Huo Lie’s idea of ​​stirring up trouble in the Northern Continent relying solely on the Huo family was stupid.

"You can also annex the Jin family and use the power of hunters."

"It's only a matter of time before we swallow up the Lan family."

As soon as Huo Wanqing finished speaking, Vincent immediately stood up and applauded.

He looked as if he had heard a great plan and was looking forward to the two of them working together.

"Then wish us a happy cooperation?"

Huo Wanqing picked up the teacup and gestured to Vincent with a smile.

"Ms. Huo, I look."

"Does he look like someone who really likes to eat cakes?"

As Vincent finished his words, Huo Wanqing froze in mid-air.

After she understood the meaning, even someone as calm as her couldn't help but twitch her lips.

"Duke, I come here with sincerity."

Huo Wanqing didn't know how to respond and explained hurriedly.

But Vincent doesn't buy it. He won't take action easily unless there is obvious benefit.

"Is this all Miss Huo's sincerity is?"