Chapter 262 Together Forever

Jiang Liyue felt the burning gaze once again.

After she finished reading the important information in the secret study, she restored everything to its original state.

Her mind was filled with thoughts of her boyfriend possibly breaking up in this instance.

But she quickly realized that her boyfriend's other half, Herlo's brother, the Duke of Terence Castle, had a wife in this instance.

Jiang Liyue didn't believe her boyfriend would like someone else, even if it was only half his soul.

Moreover, judging from Herlo's previous attitude toward the Duchess, there seems to be more to this story.

What exactly is the story behind that duchess who never appeared? Did she really exist?

Jiang Liyue had more doubts in her heart.

However, this matter still needs to be investigated slowly.

Seeing that there was still plenty of time before the ball, I decided to stay here and continue reading.

In any case, there are desserts that Herlo has prepared in advance, making it the perfect place for afternoon tea.

But before she could even look for a moment, she felt a burning gaze upon her.

Jiang Liyue looked in the direction of her gaze and realized that a man was standing in the darkness not far away.

The man was dressed in an elaborate and gorgeous black suit, his black hair was slightly curly, and his appearance was particularly dazzling even in the darkness, making him look like a noble gentleman.

Jiang Liyue's eyes lit up, and she waved to him with a smile: "Herlo".

The man in the darkness moved slightly, walking to the light. His expression was unreadable, and his eyes were fixed on her with boundless, burning love.

He didn't speak, and Jiang Liyue didn't mind. She reached out to him and took his hand, asking, "Why did you come back so soon?"

The man trembled the moment she grasped his hand, and only then did he truly realize her presence.

Fresh, warm, and full of endless vitality.

Instead of lying quietly in bed for a hundred years like an empty shell or a corpse.

"you……"

Before Jiang Liyue could finish speaking, the man suddenly lowered his head, cupped her chin with one hand, and kissed her deeply.

His kiss was exceptionally forceful, carrying a ruthless intent to devour everything, yet it also conveyed an unparalleled devotion.

Jiang Liyue didn't even have time to react before he kissed her until she was completely dazed.

When she could no longer breathe, she forcefully pushed him away: "Why, why did you kiss me?"

Because of the kiss they had just shared, her voice still carried a hint of sweetness, and her misty eyes stared at him.

Not fierce at all, actually kind of cute.

"Herlo, didn't you say we should get to know each other first? How could you suddenly kiss me? Points deducted, points deducted!" Jiang Liyue snorted twice.

"He..." the man paused, "Haven't I kissed you like this before?"

Jiang Liyue rolled her eyes: "You dare!"

Upon hearing this, Hermer's face instantly lit up with a delighted smile.

So what if that idiot Herlo approached her first? He still beat her to it.

Jiang Liyue found his sudden smile strange and looked at him with a probing gaze.

Yes, it's still her boyfriend's face, even his gaze and aura are exactly the same, he hasn't been switched.

"So why did you suddenly kiss me?" Jiang Liyue asked, annoyed, shaking off his hand that had just been holding hers.

Hermer, however, simply leaned in and took her hand again, his deep eyes filled with love as he looked at her: "Because I missed you."

I've wanted to see her for a whole century.

Jiang Liyue's heart softened immediately.

She simply couldn't resist her puppy-like boyfriend.

"Okay, okay, actually I missed you too, but this is a one-time exception. Next time you kiss me, you still need my permission," Jiang Liyue demanded seriously.

Hermer answered without hesitation: "Yes."

Anyway, it was Herlo who agreed, so it had nothing to do with him.

After Jiang Liyue put the matter aside, she looked at him with interest: "Hey, why did you change your clothes? You look quite good."

"Does it look good?" Hermer paused, then continued, "How does it compare to your previous outfit?"

"He's handsome in a different style." Jiang Liyue didn't hold back her praise for her boyfriend.

Moreover, the success of a fashion statement is largely determined by appearance, and Herlo has such a perfect face that she can perfectly control any style.

She wasn't just praising things randomly because of the couple filter.

Hermer, however, was not entirely satisfied with her praise.

How can that idiot Herlo compare to him? He has a bad temper and is stupid. Why would Yueyue like him?

It's just that Herlo has a face that looks similar to his.

After spending so much time together, Hermer had come to understand Jiang Liyue and knew that she liked good-looking people.

"Why are you silent again?" Jiang Liyue felt a strange feeling rising in her heart when she saw that the other party remained silent after she praised him.

Herlo is clearly a chatterbox; whenever the two of them are together, he's always chattering away, wanting to stick to her and talk to her all the time.

How did things turn out like this, like a silent, brooding person?

Hermer sensed her probing gaze. He was a smart man and had already realized that Jiang Liyue did not possess her past memories.

She only knows Herlo now.

Her arrival at Terence Castle indicates that she also knew about the Duke and Duchess.

Based on Hermer's understanding of her, if she knew now that she was a duke, she certainly wouldn't want to associate with him.

If Herloh were to reappear at this point, she would undoubtedly choose him.

Therefore, after only a moment's thought, Hermer decided that she should not let her know his identity for the time being.

She must not know until everything is resolved.

Hermer immediately said, "I just ran into some trouble, Yueyue, I didn't mean to ignore you."

"What trouble?" Jiang Liyue blinked, guessing it might be related to the dungeon quest.

“A few fools tried to rebel, causing unrest everywhere, and even wiped out the people of a town,” Hermer said, mimicking Herlo’s tone as he recounted the recent events at the castle.

“I caught a guy, but he’s incredibly stubborn and won’t reveal their hand.”

"I was just dealing with this matter, which took some time."

Almost instantly, Jiang Liyue remembered what she had heard in the Rose Garden that morning.

She thought for a moment and then told Herlo about it directly: "I think they were acting suspiciously, there's definitely something wrong with them."

“I understand. I’ll have someone check who was in the Rose Garden during the day.” Hermer said, shaking Jiang Liyue’s hand. “My brother insisted I handle these things. I’m exhausted. I just want to be with you…”

He recalled Herlo's appearance. Because they had known each other for so long and came from the same soul, he was able to imitate her so well that even Jiang Liyue didn't notice anything amiss.

She thought, no wonder Herlo seemed so irritable just now, it turns out he didn't want to go to work.

Then she could completely understand.

Jiang Liyue comforted her, "Didn't we say we'd leave after the ball? There aren't many days left, just hang in there a little longer."

In an instant, Hermer's expression changed.

So that's what Herlo was planning: to take her away without letting him know.

A dangerous glint flashed in his eyes.

But that look only flashed across his face for a moment. With a deep smile, he slowly nodded: "Yes, we'll be able to leave soon."

Where do you want to leave to, Yueyue?

Otherwise, that idiot Herlo should just leave on his own. He wants to be with Yueyue forever.