[ DISCONTINUED ] Reborn: Runaway Bride

Chapter 20: The Ice-Blocks

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Ai sat still as her frustrations continued to build up slowly. As much as she did not want to offend the prince, this little joke of Hayama was getting out of hand. Even though clearly nothing had happened between them, Hayama seemed to be hell-bent on sticking to that story.

Ai silently watched in dismay as Hayama "sorrowfully" recounted how he met Ai.

With an expression as if he was suffering from a great injustice, Hayama sobbed, "Wifey was very drunk that night and took advantage of this prince. But afterwards, she ran away. Father-in-law, please seek justice for me!"

Watching the scene, Ai was stupefied. She had undoubtedly understood that Hayama was a playful character that likes to play prank on people. But this... this kind of dedication to his joke... Wasn't it going too far?!... If she wasn't sure of herself that nothing had in fact happened, she would have believed him.

Ai suddenly wanted to cry as some discreet doubtful looks from her father and brother cast in her direction. ...I didn't do it!... she solemnly cried in her heart.

Unbeknownst to them, Hayama was the true definition of the word White Lotus*. Even though he gave off the impression of being innocent and playful, he was in fact, a wolf in sheep's clothing. Yet all these skills, was in fact, necessary for his survival.

Being the crown prince and the sole heir to the imperial throne, Hayama was no stranger to schemes and even life-threatening situations. Even though he maintained the appearance of a perfect prince and be "delicately charming" according to the standards of his matriarch country, he was never truly as innocent as he appeared to be.

From the women who schemed to lay with him to political competitors with hidden motives, Hayama had come across many different types of people who wanted to benefit from him. But he had always seen through them and no matter how pretentious a person was, it never escaped his eyes.

Yet when he met Ai Shizuka, it all changed. From the very beginning, the young woman strived to stay away from him and even ran away from him despite him possessing a godly appearance. No, he was not being conceited, it was, in fact, true that he was very good-looking and no females had ever able to resist his looks. He even had a record to prove it!

Secondly, Ai Shizuka basically looked like she rather eats a mouthful of dirt than getting involved with him. That didn't even change when she eventually found out he was the Kukio's crown prince. Being the crown prince and a good-looking one at that, Hayama never lacked people who wanted to associate with him for the sake of their own selfish desires. Yet, it was the first time Hayama ever met a woman... no... a family that didn't want anything to do with him...

... In fact, all three of them looked like they rather eat a mouthful of dirt ...

This kind of treatment, Hayama wanted to humph but at the same time, found it funny. He is the famous crown prince of Kukio, who in the right mind didn't want to get involved with him?!

Hayama perked up from his little dramatic acting when he saw Ai stood up quietly. Without saying anything, the lady stood up, turned around and... left?!

What the fuck?!!... he suddenly wanted to yell. Has she paid no heed to the little opera he orchestrated?!...

His acting was so good, it was truly out of this world, he even shed a few tears. Yet she said nothing, no reaction, just casually turned around and left as if all these had nothing to do with her and as if she was just there to buy soy sauce*.