Chapter: 2018

As Rachel had declared in the woods, their paths were unlikely to cross again.

"Understood," Quintin conceded. "Allen doesn't fit the mold of the typical nobility. His preference for gaming and occasional outings with friends makes him a challenging target. Approaching someone of his temperament will surely prove more difficult than we anticipated.”

If Allen were a playboy, getting close to him would be much easier.

However, he wasn't.

Allen had carved out a routine, surrounded himself with familiar faces, and solidified his place within his own circle. For Rachel, bridging that gap, blending into his world, felt nearly impossible.