Nathalie was in her vanity, trying to remove the light make-up she put on using wipes damped with micellar water.
She hummed aloud as she took her time removing them off her face. Leaning close to the mirror, she grazed her fingertips to her fine cheekbones. Then went on the other side, reassuring that everything got cleared.
Cupping her hands as she reached for the gushing water, there she splashed it in her face in repetition for a few minutes.
'My skin! I'm glad I had this skincare kit and the routine that my dermatologist recommended me.' While batting her eyelashes as she admired the effect, it gave to her face.
She opened it wide with her eyes greeted by an array of bathrobes and other accents for her wonderful bath time to the nearby closet. Before she could pick a color, she took off the blazer, sliding against her white fitted sleeves. Hands worked their way to the hem of her shirt and pulled up in one fluid motion.
Afterwhich, it glided across the zipper of her miniskirt, going up, and unveiled her slender ivory legs. A single clink from its button and it let loose. The skirt brushed along her skin as it fell on her feet.
Enough said for her lingerie; a single unbuckle and a tug of her lace was all she needed.
She donned her blue chiffon bathrobe and strutted her way towards the bathtub several steps across the closet.
"Ahh! My phone! I need to use it while I'm in my bathtub!" She reached out her phone on top of the sink cabinet's spare quartz slab and strutted without delay.
Drawing near bore a misty air that swirled around her, warm and cozy, and breathed the aroma of the bubble bath. She let her feet touch the surface water—it was still warm.
Upon soaking in, she had a sudden surge of pleasure that she needed to take off her robe and immersed her body into the waters. Eyes shut for a while, letting the heat embrace her skin.
'This is quite a lifestyle that I deserve…'
Then a sweet ringtone resounded among the tiles and glass walls. Which had Nathalie flicker her eyes as she searched for her phone around. 'I should check my phone and see how my forum is doing.'
Her hands moved with swiftness, swiping across the screen.
To the forums, she saw many pop-ups, and all of them are notifications regarding the 'Sneak Peek' that has spread like wildfire.
Many of them had their downvotes and upvotes constantly changing their values, but her eyes still found the courage to read some of them.
[ The Prince's Ascension! Goodness, the first book, The Prince's Retribution, was one hell of a bumpy ride.]
[ Finally, after that gift of reincarnation, the Vampire Prince made his choice what's best for him and the empire. His adventures and decisions—I'm all for it! I'm on board! What would it be for the sequel?!]
[ In the end, the Prince chose the Heroine, although it also incurred total wrath of the Grand Duchal Household, House of Blackwell. However, he prevailed after all the odds against him. He made use of everything to his advantage!]
[I think it will delve deeper into their connection as power couples when it comes to the sequel! Do you think we could see more of the second male lead? I still vouch for him for the Heroine.]
[Will Vampire Prince level up from avowing his feelings for the Heroine? Is it this time of the year where he would ask his blessing to the Emperor?! Finally, we can see the ultimate tragedy of the number one villain! I can't wait for the sequel to release!]
[I want her gone! She completely manipulated almost everyone through her fingertips! I was devastated; the second female lead met her demise! She was iconic!]
[Please let the second female lead reincarnate, I want to see her in the sequel—Wait! Is this possible? Anyway, all the bad ones shall be reduced to ashes… Please, dear author WhiteOppulence, hear my plea!]
[What the hell! Readers here are getting crazy! Why not let them all reincarnate to make their things' right and justified' since they all made mistakes! Then it would all be pointless! Anyway, I still want the villain dead. She's downright evil!]
Every inch of her skin tingled as though the water ran cold; in the same token, her eyes seared from all the harsh comments. She could often bear the same sentiments as them, but this was not close to critical comment.
But then she calmed down as soon as she read some of the comments deemed unpopular opinions.
[I think WhiteOppulence crafted Mystique Blackwell so intricately I can't help but admire her motivation and desire... It makes me want to know more. I hope to see more of her adventure as well against Prince Athan Vladimir and Marquess Veronica Silvermoon.]
[Will there be any redemption for Mystique Blackwell? I hate her actions, but I understand her at some point! Still, she's accountable for her actions. I'm torn.]
[I can either love or hate her. I shall look forward to this.]
After scrolling down for a couple of minutes, she found some websites and videos that showed various speculations or 'spoilers' for some who would insist. Various easter eggs per se that would indicate the plausible events for the sequel.
With this, she couldn't help but harrumph. "Oh, really? Let's see what kind of crazy theories and stories they have in mind." She clicked the video and immersed herself with the catchy beat of its tune.
[The rivalry continues! Here's how Prince Athan Vladimir, Marquess Veronica Silvermoon, and Grand Duke Sylvester Salvator tension would occur!]
'I mean, really now? No shit, Sherlock…' Nathalie rolled her eyes.
[... Another genre will be introduced in the sequel; stay tuned!]
'Ugh!' She placed her phone right beside her and kneaded her forehead from the sudden onset of pain that blasted her.
Yet, she wasn't satisfied enough as it cut her off halfway with the same sweet ringtone and constant vibration of the phone.
'A phone call? Let me check…'
Soon as she got the phone, there seemed to be another one that piqued her interest.
It was all about Mystique Blackwell.