Deflower Me If You Can Chapter 31

Bliss, even in the midst of his confusion, struggled to grasp the current situation. But the limits of his small brain capacity made the possibilities he could imagine all too finite.

Was Aina Cassian’s girlfriend?

No matter how he looked at it, the relationship between the two seemed far from ordinary. In dramas, couples who hide behind trees and whisper like that are almost always having an affair. College students are adults, so dating is only natural. Besides, Cassian was handsome, gentle, and the heir to the Duke of Strickland, so of course everyone would like him.

But Cassian is my marriage partner!

Bliss was confident. On top of that, he had even seen Cassian naked. So the two of them simply had to get married. That was what it meant to be a “man who takes responsibility.” And besides…

To Cassian, I’m special.

Bliss believed what Cassian’s friends had told him—that “you are special.” So he was certain of what Cassian would say next. Naturally, he would say, “Bliss is my precious friend.”

I believe you, Cassian! Bliss waited for Cassian’s answer with firm faith. That faith did not waver—until Cassian opened his mouth and spoke.

“Hah… He’s a child of the Miller family, so there’s nothing to be done. I just have to put up with it.”

At that reply, delivered with a sigh that was almost a groan, for a moment Bliss doubted his own ears. What did I just hear? He could only blink blankly, and then the woman spoke again.

“Poor Lord Strickland. Spending this entire long vacation actually looking after a child.”

Her voice was laden with feigned sympathy, and Cassian let out a snicker before speaking languidly.

“Pathetic, isn’t it. To think I’d spend this whole long vacation playing nursemaid to a snot-nosed Yankee brat.”

What?

It was a string of unbelievable words. Snot-nosed? Yankee? Brat? These were words Bliss never could have imagined coming from Cassian’s mouth, and he was left stunned, as if he’d been struck on the head. Really? Was that truly Cassian’s real feelings all along?

Then what about everything he’d done to me until now?

The answer soon became clear.

“Is the name Miller really that impressive?”

When Aina frowned, Cassian shook his head.

“The Millers are one of the most powerful families in America. Besides, Ashley Miller is now even entering politics. Maintaining a close relationship benefits the family as well…”

He then snickered, furrowed his brow, and added.

“Still, Bliss is easier to handle than the other Millers, so that’s a relief.”

At that, Aina shot him a teasing sidelong glance, her eyes narrowed.

“I noticed earlier you couldn’t take your eyes off that little brat while he was drinking his cocoa. You’re not telling me you’re feeling something weird toward a kid like that, are you?”

Until that moment, Cassian had been at ease, but his demeanor abruptly changed. The smile vanished from his lips, and his face turned serious. Seeing that, Aina hesitated, and he muttered in a low voice.

“Don’t say disgusting things. I was just watching because he was eating messily and I was going to wipe his face.”

Cassian’s reaction was immediate. His expression was one of utter revulsion, as if he were about to vomit. Seeing that, Aina quickly apologized, saying, “Sorry.”

“It was a joke. I apologize.”

“There are things you can say and things you can’t. If you ever spout that kind of nonsense again, no matter who you are, I will never forgive you.”

“Okay, I’m sorry. Truly.”

After apologizing again, Aina gave Cassian a light kiss on the lips. With her coquettish smile, Cassian no longer pressed her further, but his mood remained far from good.

He had simply shown kindness to the child in his care, and yet he was being treated like some pervert who would do that kind of thing to a kid.

But it wasn’t just Cassian who had ruined the night in Amán that he had so looked forward to—everyone was equally to blame. And perhaps the cause lay with Cassian. No, not perhaps—it was clear. In the end, Bliss was here all because of Cassian.

Aware of that fact, he ran a hand over his face, then soon let out a deep sigh. Watching Cassian’s mood, Aina hastily changed the subject and asked.

“Still, Bliss was pretty cute. I heard all the others are extreme alphas? Have you seen them?”

At the new topic, Cassian answered indifferently.

“Nothing special. They’re just mutants who spray pheromone scents everywhere.”

“What?”

What?

Her reaction was almost identical to Bliss’s, and he nearly shouted out loud. Hurriedly clamping his mouth shut, he stared wide-eyed and waited for the next words. Completely unaware of Bliss’s presence, Cassian continued nonchalantly.

“I’m saying they’re not all that impressive. You’ve heard the rumors about the Millers too, haven’t you? There’s not much difference.”

Then he added cynically.

“The eldest—yeah, he’s somewhat decent. But the twins below him: one’s a crazy idiot and the other’s a pervert. The one who’s an actor has the nickname ‘Mad Dog,’ so that says it all. The girl below them… forget it, I don’t even want to talk about her.”

“Wow, that’s quite an assessment.”

She let out a bewildered exclamation.

“And yet you get along so well with the youngest of that family.”

At that, Cassian shrugged.

“Handling one stupid snot-nosed brat is no big deal.”

The woman giggled and gave Cassian a light kiss on the lips.

“Then I’ll keep this a secret.”

Cassian also smiled and tilted his head. Just as their kiss was about to deepen, suddenly the ringing of a cell phone blared out. Still with lips touching, Cassian fumbled in his trouser pocket and belatedly brought the phone to his ear.

“Yes, this is Cassian Strickland.”

With that reply, he finally parted his lips, and the woman wiped her lips with the back of her hand. After a brief call, he hung up and spoke with a clearly displeased expression.

“It’s my father. Go on ahead, I need to make another call.”

“Can’t be helped.”

They exchanged a light kiss as if to conclude, then parted ways. Bliss, who had been looking back and forth at the two figures moving away in opposite directions, stepped out from behind the tree only several minutes later.

You bastard.

Left alone, he glared in the direction Cassian had disappeared and ground his teeth. How could he act so perfectly? Trash, shameless two-faced liar! He’d been deceiving me all this time. Pretending to be kind while harboring those thoughts behind my back.

It would have been better to have been ignored from the start. Then I wouldn’t have had any expectations. But what angered Bliss more than anything else was something else entirely.

I can tolerate being insulted myself, but I cannot tolerate my family being insulted.

How dare he call his brothers perverts, idiots, and mad dogs. Of course, Stacy’s tastes were a bit different from others, Greyson always had a few screws loose, Chase was quick to curse and resort to violence, and Larien was an incorrigible womanizer—but to Bliss, they were more precious than anyone else—his own flesh and blood, his family. And yet he said such things.

“You bastard.”

Bliss cursed Cassian out loud. Self-pity was not allowed. But letting this slide was far too infuriating.

I will get revenge.

Bliss clenched both fists and resolved. Papa, Daddy, Nathaniel, Stacy, Greyson, Chase, Larien. You all watch closely—watch me uphold the honor of the Miller name!

“Raaaaaaah!”

With a war cry, Bliss swung both arms wildly like windmills and charged forward. His blazing eyes saw nothing. Anyone in his way! I’ll smash them all to pieces!

“Bliss, where’ve you been?”

Just then, some guy spotted him and greeted him. Hmph, he’s probably one of them too. Bliss didn’t slow down and ran straight at him. A headbutt!

…Or so he thought.

“Ugh—?”

But at that very moment, cruelly, a tree root that had suddenly jutted up caught his foot. With a short yelp, his body flew through the air, and Bliss went tumbling and crashed right into the guy.

“Bliss, oof!”

Caught off guard by the sudden mass hurtling toward him, the guy screamed and toppled over. Immediately after, with a thud, he smacked his head against a tree and passed out cold.

“Hmph.”

Having unintentionally body-slammed the man, Bliss finally came to his senses and picked himself up.