Chapter 437: Finally Away From Her Parents

"Who is that girl, Amon? Where is she from?" Lucia was the one who spoke this time, her emerald eyes filled with curiosity.

Amon remained silent for a moment before giving an awkward laugh. "Haha... she’s from the village that was on the island. Her name is Scarlett. She was born there. Now they are going to live in the Astron Duchy. You might have heard about it."

Amon was told by Scarlett to not tell about her background to anyone. So he avoided it this time.

Lucia nodded gently. "We did hear about that. It’s good to know they were given a place to live."

Amon smiled lightly. "Yes."

Selena quietly observed Amon’s face, wondering why he didn’t mention that his lover was a vampire. Also from one of the ducal family from vampire kingdom.

However, she didn’t question him. She assumed he had his reasons. The breakfast continued peacefully after that.

Once they had finished eating, Seraphina stood up and led Selena and Amon away from the dining hall, leaving her parents and grandfather behind.

Bertram let out a sigh and folded his arms. "You should calm down, Bertram. What made you so worried?" Alistair asked calmly.

Bertram frowned deeply. "Father, how can you say such a thing? That boy is just a commoner. What if my daughter gets seduced by him?"

Lucia sighed softly beside him. "Dear, nothing like that happened."

Meanwhile, Alistair crossed his arms over his chest and looked at his son. "And so what if it did? Listen carefully. If my granddaughter truly loves someone, then she will marry only him. I don’t care whether he is a noble, a commoner, or even from another race. She is the future head of our family and my precious granddaughter. I will never stop her from obtaining what she wants."

Bertram gritted his teeth. "Tch! You are spoiling her."

Alistair chuckled. "So what?"

Bertram immediately fell silent.

Even Lucia chose not to interfere further between father and son.

Alistair then added calmly, "Besides, the boy already said he has a lover. He and Seraphina are simply friends."

Bertram exhaled heavily and rubbed his forehead. "Yes... you’re right. I was overthinking and overreacting."

Alistair nodded. "Exactly. Now calm down and go handle your work."

Bertram gave a reluctant nod. "Yes. Lucia, I will be in my office."

Lucia smiled faintly. "Alright."

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Meanwhile, Seraphina led Amon and Selena through the palace corridors.

"Where are we going, Seraphina?" Amon asked while looking around curiously.

The palace was truly magnificent.

It was comparable to the royal palace itself.

Seraphina answered calmly, "To my chamber. I need to freshen up quickly. I came directly here after training without changing. You two can wait for me there."

"Okay," Amon replied.

The three eventually stopped in front of a chamber on the upper floor.

Seraphina opened the door and entered first.

Amon and Selena followed behind her.

The room was large, spacious, and filled with natural light.

Tall windows allowed sunlight to pour inside, illuminating the polished marble floor and the neatly arranged bookshelves along the walls.

Several framed weapons were displayed with elegance and discipline.

The room itself was noble and beautiful.

There were no excessive decorations.

No soft pastel colors.

No unnecessary luxury.

It reflected Seraphina perfectly.

After everyone entered, Seraphina closed the door behind them. She removed the sword hanging at her waist and carefully placed it against the wall before walking toward a cupboard to take out a fresh set of clothes.

The room, despite being luxurious, lacked the charm expected from a young noblewoman’s chamber.

Yet there was one thing that stood out completely.

On the desk rested a single soft toy.

It had messy black hair, a cute face, and wore a dark blue T-shirt with black trousers.

It looked exactly like Amon.

Amon’s eyes widened slightly.

’That’s me...’

He immediately recognized it.

’It was the toy I gifted her... She still kept it all this time. So her father really was telling the truth.’

Selena also noticed the toy, though she remained silent.

Seraphina turned toward them calmly. "Please have a seat. I will return after getting fresh."

There was a balcony connected to the room.

A small table and several chairs were arranged beneath the shade outside.

"Okay. Take your time," Selena replied.

She and Amon walked toward the balcony and sat down comfortably.

Meanwhile, Seraphina headed straight toward the bathroom.

The moment she disappeared inside.

Selena asked, "why did you decided to lie about Scarlett? And hide her background?"

"Hm..she asked me to do that."

"Hehe...whats point of hiding after you share it with most important person in kingdom. Well she’s not wrong though. Hide it, despite we are on neutral terms with vampires...most nobles don’t look at vampires in good way. Especially towards vampire nobles."

"Okay. I will keep that in mind." Amon nodded.

Selena then suddenly stood up and walked back into the room toward the desk where the soft toy rested.

Amon watched her suspiciously.

’What’s she doing?’

Selena picked up the toy carefully before returning to the balcony and sitting beside Amon again.

A teasing smile appeared on her lips. "So this is you? It’s cute."

Amon immediately grinned proudly. "Of course it is. After all, it’s based on me."

Selena chuckled softly. "Where did she get this?"

Amon didn’t bother hiding it. "When we were in Lunaris Haven after the first semester practical exam, I won it for her and gifted it to her."

Selena slowly nodded. "Oh~ how romantic."

Amon frowned immediately. "What romantic? I gave it to her as a friend. That’s all."

Selena smirked mischievously. "Sure, sure. Scarlett will definitely get angry if she finds out about this. She might suck you dry by drinking all your blood. Hehe~"

A chill immediately ran down Amon’s spine.

"H-Hey! Don’t say such terrifying things!"

Selena burst into soft laughter. "Haha! I’m joking. Relax."

She kept the toy on her lap and began squeezing its soft cheeks playfully.

Amon narrowed his eyes.

"Tch... lucky toy."

Selena stopped and looked at him curiously. "What? Do you want to be treated like this too?"

Amon’s face flushed lightly.

No way would he willingly sit on a woman’s lap and let his cheeks be pinched and squeezed.

’Maybe... if it’s her mother... or some tall mature woman... maybe Scarlett...’

Dangerous thoughts suddenly appeared in his head.

Amon immediately shook his head aggressively.

’Stop! What are you thinking?! You’re a man!’

Meanwhile, Selena watched his changing expressions with amusement.

Amon glanced at her again. Now that he thought about it properly...Selena was twenty-one years old.

But for some reason, she looked far more mature and beautiful than girls around her age.

Mostly because of her figure and calm demeanor. And unfortunately for Amon. That was exactly his type. He had always liked mature women.

That was something he would never deny.

Selena suddenly narrowed her eyes slightly. "Now I feel like you’re thinking something inappropriate."

Amon instantly shook his head. "What? Me? No way! I could never think badly about you, Senior."

Selena simply smiled knowingly, clearly unconvinced.

The two continued talking casually, with Selena teasing him while Amon kept trying to defend himself.

Just then, the bathroom door opened.

Seraphina walked out after changing her clothes.

She wore a crisp beige blouse that hugged her figure neatly, its fabric clean and sharp. It was tucked perfectly into the waistband of her tailored black trousers, giving her a calm and authoritative appearance.

She wore no expensive gown.

No jewelry.

She had never cared much for such things.

Seraphina always preferred wearing whatever felt comfortable for her.

And honestly, there was not a single person in the world capable of forcing her otherwise.

Her golden eyes quietly fell upon the two of them sitting together on the balcony.