The midday sun was intense, but thankfully it was cool inside the castle, with the air feeling cool and slightly gloomy.
The interior was beautifully decorated with colorful cartoonish toys displayed around, creating a playful atmosphere.
In the center of the ballroom, there was a sculpture of Beauty dancing with the Beast, perfectly replicating the fairy tale scene and allowing visiting guests to immerse themselves in a world full of fantastical colors.
But at this moment, there were no lights, and the dim environment made the originally romantic and splendid sculpture appear eerie and gloomy.
The beauty's smile was so rigid, and the beast's face was so ferocious.
Bai Youwei had seen this fairy tale as a child and found it quite romantic—the power of true love transforming the beast back into a prince. It did hit the soft spot for little girls.
But now, upon seeing this thing, she couldn't help but be reminded of the Duke, resulting in a conditioned dislike.
