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Chapter 1715: A War With No Winners (165)
Chapter 1715: A War With No Winners (165)
The moment Albert's palm touched Janila's, she could clearly feel the chill in her body rapidly dissipating. The surrounding snowstorm seemed to pause, as if someone had pressed a button, and a graceful melody filled the young girl's ears. The falling snowflakes appeared to be imbued with a magical charm, dancing gracefully around the couple in sync with the music.
All these magical changes originated from the man before them.
Janila smiled and leaned slightly towards Albert, placing her hand on his, and as the melody filled their ears, they began to dance. She could sense from Albert's genuine smile that he wasn't just going through the motions; he was also enjoying this romantic dance, relishing the moment of dancing with her in the snowy night.
Suddenly, Janila understood why Louise adored the man before her.
At that moment, she felt like she had fallen in love.
Watching the young couple dancing gracefully amidst the falling snow, Katrina couldn't help but murmur, "So romantic. I should try this sometime."
Every girl yearned to be the protagonist in a romantic love story and dreamed of having her own Prince Charming.
Albert had gone to great lengths to make Janila's first night unforgettable.
"Hey, aren't you two cold?"
A slightly trembling voice came from the side, and Valeria, wrapped in a thick cloak, was hugging herself, shivering slightly.
"Oh, I almost forgot!"
Isabella, noticing Valeria shivering from the night's chill, seemed to have an idea. She raised her wand and gently tapped Valeria with it, instantly dispelling the cold from her body.
"Is this... a spell Albert invented himself?"
Katherine was intrigued by the magic Isabella used. After being tapped with the wand, she finally understood why Albert and Janila could dance so gracefully in the snow.
"Yes, it's a very practical spell," Isabella replied casually, then turned her attention back to the couple in front. Suddenly, she asked, "I heard Janila's mother was also someone's mistress?"
"Yes, all the women with that surname are like that, and they have an uncanny eye for men," Katherine said with a smile, teasing Isabella as she noticed her slightly furrowed brows. "Are you regretting it now?"
"It's odd; Albert and Janila shouldn't have much social interaction, right?" Isabella glanced at Katherine, who seemed to take pleasure in her confusion, and asked her question. "What's the reason behind that?"
Albert wasn't a lecherous man, and all his mistresses had relatively close relationships with him.
"Janila is the granddaughter of Bard Broad, in private, of course," Katherine replied.
She wasn't sure how much Isabella knew, but she was happy to share some information. After all, she had introduced Janila to Albert, and he had calmly accepted her. It was only natural for Isabella to be curious.
"So, that's the reason!"
Isabella had already guessed the cause. The last time, Bard Broad had taken Albert to Spain to attend the Banabus Finkle Excellent Spellcasting Award, and it seemed that it wasn't just about the competition; there was also an intention for Albert to meet Janila.
"What do you know?" Valeria asked, unable to contain her curiosity.
"Professor Bard Broad's granddaughter?"
Katrina was equally surprised, never expecting that Bard Broad had a mistress outside.
"Shall we continue?"
As the music came to an end, Albert gazed at the young lady before him, her cheeks flushed and slightly breathless, and he couldn't help but recall their first encounter.
"One more dance, and then we'll take a break."
Janila's lips curved into a charming smile as she rose on her toes and kissed Albert. By the time they parted, the gentle melody had started playing once more.
"You like me, don't you?" Janila asked, twirling around Albert's hand.
"There's no man who wouldn't like a beautiful woman," Albert replied.
He genuinely liked the lovely lady before him; otherwise, he wouldn't have agreed to accept Janila and wouldn't have prepared such a romantic dance for her.
But liking someone and having feelings for them were two different matters.
"If only I had been more forward back then," Janila said, feeling a twinge of disappointment as she looked at the man before her. She knew that Albert didn't have strong feelings for her, just as her mother had said—most men were creatures who thought with their lower bodies, and they preferred the bodies of beautiful women.
"You were already quite forward back then," Albert reassured her softly.
"No, I actually had some reservations about doing that kind of thing. You should know my family's situation. At that time, I was already a famous singer, and I thought I could manage on my own..."
Although she didn't dislike this handsome and talented young man, what woman would want to be someone's mistress?
"Then why did you..."
"Because I realized my mother was right. Finding a reliable man not only benefits you for life but also makes winning the rest of your life much easier." Janila had to admit this, especially since Albert fit her ideal partner criteria so perfectly.
After him, where could she find a more suitable match?
When the soothing music ended, Janila rose on her toes, wrapped her arms around Albert's neck, and offered him another passionate kiss. The snowflakes that had been dancing along with the music seemed to melt away in the heat of their love, gradually disappearing into the air.
"Alright, let's head back!"
Albert took Janila's hand and led her toward Isabella and the others. Surrounded by the group of ladies, they returned to the sunroom.
"Here, have some of this to warm up and regain your energy."
Two cups of mulled wine flew to Albert's side, and he passed one to the slightly breathless girl by his side.
After clinking cups with Albert, Janila took a small sip of the red wine and noticed that the taste was different from what she had drunk before. The energy she had expended during the dance was quickly replenished, and the affection on her cheeks deepened.
"Could we...?"
Noticing the other ladies' gazes, Janila quickly composed herself and looked pleadingly at Albert, not wanting to get intimate with him in front of the others.
Katherine, now without her cloak, smiled and said, "That's not allowed!"
"No, it's not," Valeria agreed, nodding. "Besides, this will help you fit in with us faster."
"Don't worry, it's not as bad as you think," Louise whispered to Janila, and after saying something in her ear, Janila's eyes lit up, and she leaned in to passionately kiss Albert.
(End of Chapter)
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