Memories, Sorrows, And Thorns [Part 3]

"Vincent was a troublesome teenager," Adeline said with a sad smile on her face. "But as I spent more time with him, I realized that he had two very different personas—the Vincent that the public knew, and the Vincent that only I knew in private.

"Outside the privacy of his room, he was a cold and indifferent person. He looked like someone who completely held the world in his hands.

"His confidence and charisma made those who saw him treat him as if he was a General who had successfully finished many campaigns. 

"Because of this, he was fairly popular among the nobles, and some would even go as far as gifting him with treasures and gold in order to get on his good side."

Adeline paused as a sigh escaped her lips.

"That was a mask he wore to make those who ridiculed him and aimed to take his life think twice before making a move," Adeline stated. "Even I was surprised whenever I accompanied him outside as his bodyguard.