Mickey Loves You.

In a cozy café, two stunning women sat across from each other, sipping coffee and exchanging information behind an invisible sound barrier spell.

The woman near the wall wore a tailored navy suit, accentuating her athletic physique. Her smooth jade-like complexion, small purple eyes, and short hair in a bun exuded elegance.

Across from her, Zora Hart, Gu Mickey's twin sister, sat with her legs crossed. Her petite frame, charming face, red eyes, and short black hair captivated attention. Her alabaster skin resembled winter snow.

"Why the sudden request to leave South Beach?" Zora asked, her voice devoid of emotion.

"Two months ago, you were content. Is this because of my brother?"

Mei Lin's expression turned distraught. "It's all because of him, Zora. Two months ago, I was fine serving Lord South, but evil-Mickey has turned my life upside down."

She sighed in frustration, "He somehow possesses knowledge of profound plants, and now, I'm stuck gathering flowers in those f*cking monkey toilets. Not only that, but Lord South even calls him 'grandson' and involves him in formula creation."

Mei Lin's voice dripped with disdain, "That bastard's knowledge in profound plants is undeniable. I hate admitting it, but... Ugh!"

She paused, collecting her thoughts, "I tried spying on them, but they always use that language, and when I asked your brother about it, he asked a lap dance in exchange. And when I asked Lord South to teach me, he said I needed to... ride him like a horse and stick in his lollipop."

Mei Lin's eyes welled up with tears.

"Lord South was a noble vampire; he wasn't like this before. Your brother has corrupted him, Zora!"

Only Zora, her friend and confidante, had seen this vulnerable side of Mei Lin. With Zora by her side, Mei Lin's icy demeanor softened a little.

However, Zora could also notice when she was being skeptical.

"You're not fazed by my brother's demands, are you? You're just trying to persuade me to teach you the language, but I just happen to not know it."

Mei Lin's facade cracked, her expression returning to normal. "You see right through me, as always."

She gazed out the window, her thoughts turning to Mickey.

"What do we do now? If this continues, won't Mickey become a full-fledged vampire?"

Zora set her coffee cup down, shaking her head.

"No, Mickey won't become a vampire. His vampire blood volume might increase from 40% to 45%, but that's all."

She emphasized the key difference.

"We, vampires are born with our Primeval World open. I had to manually open Mickey's. Without my help, he'd never have become a Book Lord. Mickey is a Gu, not a Hart. His lineage is separate from ours."

Zora's words held truth, but also a hint of arrogance. Initially, she'd been uninterested in her twin brother, Mickey.

However, witnessing his bullying sparked a peculiar joy within her.

His struggles were entertaining.

As a born genius, Zora mastered everything effortlessly, rendering life dull. No one in her generation could match her talent, making her lethargic.

Mickey was able to change that for her.

She disliked him because he was able to stay with their mother, but the more she saw his life, the more she started liking him in a dangerous way. Most of the problems Mickey encountered in his life were because of her.

She turned him into a Book Lord because the world of Book Lords is crueler than that of mortals.

Mickey's current encounters already prove that. When he became Lord South's lab rat, she wanted him to die in the most gruesome way possible.

But now, that old man is giving him special treatment, calling him 'grandson.' Even a phoenix among people like her is treated with disdain by Lord South.

Zora curled up her lips. 'I don't know what you are plotting, but if I kill that old man, I am sure to like the expression you have. Will you finally take a rope and hang yourself?'

Malice shone in her eyes at the sight of her brother finally giving up. 'Maybe, I should kill Hugh Qian instead! I wonder how it will feel to lose your emotional pillar!'

The temperature in the café was moderate, but Zora was shivering. She released a series of evil giggles that even made Mei Lin shudder.

'If you want to make him have the most painful death, why don't you let me do it.' She sighed in her mind.

She knew that Zora wanted Mickey to get strong so that when he loses, he will have a big breakdown that will cause him to feel despair to the point he kills himself, or she will do it personally, while rubbing it in his face.

Zora let out a small laugh, and locked eyes with her friend. "Mickey loves you."

Mei Lin was caught off guard that no words came out of her mouth, and the vampire played with a teaspoon.

"After considering it, I realized Mickey treats you similarly to Hugh Qian – with affection and familiarity. You're the first woman he's truly interacted with outside his isolated world. It's natural he'd fall for you."

Zora's voice held a hint of teasing.

"Let's be honest, Lin Lin. Your beauty is undeniable. Who wouldn't be captivated?"

Mei Lin: "…"

Hazel's smile broadened as she offered her insight.

"Mickey's teaching Lord South dirty words to impress you, to make you see him in a better light. That's what men do when they're trying to outdo a rival."

Mei Lin protested, but Zora's knowing glance made her blush.

"I-I don't like Mickey, per se... I just appreciate his height. My ideal type is tall and courageous, someone who fears no death."

All the coldness Zora had before seemed like it was from a dream, as she jumped to catch Mei Lin's shoulders,

"That sounds like my big brother! Oh my! Oh my! Lin Lin, you have a crush on Mickey! That explains why you suddenly want to be removed from South Beach! You like him, but you just don't know it yet! This is perfect! Too perfect!"

'What is she saying?! I would be blind if I fell for Mickey with the way he looks now! This is why one shouldn't read romance stories too much when they are single' Mei Lin felt goosebumps all over her body.

She didn't even want to see Mickey, even in her wildest dreams.

On the other side of the table, Zora's eyes sparkled with mischief at the prospect of a sister-in-law.

'A niece or nephew would make me an aunt! The perfect way to torment my brother—after I claim his wife and children, of course.'

But for now...

"Lin Lin, I know it's ruthless, but I need to exploit your feelings. Get Mickey to teach you that language, and I'll finally have enough reason to take over the Cult."