Rebirth as The Vampire Lord's Wife
Chapter 45: Meet Professor Alberto (2)

Chapter 45: Meet Professor Alberto (2)

"Professor, could you provide me with the details? This way, I can prepare myself. What to bring and study..." Iris inquired innocently, concealing her intention to coax his actual plan from him for her own recording purposes.

However, it seemed this old man was not naive. His awareness of his scheme was frustrating, yet Iris maintained her pleasant smile.

Just as Iris was about to find a way to escape this uncomfortable situation, her movements came to a halt as Alberto began to openly explain his nasty plan. The revelation caught her off guard; he didn’t seem to be hiding anything, even providing a resort’s name and room number.

’Unbelievable! What an absolute creep...’ Iris silently cursed her luck as she realized that this man had plotted this beforehand, reserving a room at a resort for them to meet. Gosh, how pathetic!

"Wah... Professor, you must be quite well-off to be staying at a resort," she said, her tone a perfect mimicry of innocent surprise.

Her feigned innocence made Alberto laugh happily, his eyes dancing with unsettling joy.

"Hahaha, well, it just happens... I will stay there for a while. I’ll be expecting you there, Iris. Our special lecture shall start tonight, alright?" His lust was evident, flashing in his eyes, making Iris disgusted. She felt like she could no longer bear to silence this old man forever.

Her expression slowly changed — It went from an innocent, adorable smile to an angry expression, as if all the blood in her body was about to rush straight to her face. She gnashed her teeth, wanting to tear apart the human being in front of her.

Iris wasn’t the only one that felt that way. That man also triggered a reaction in Xavier, who stood before Alberto’s office. Gradually, his golden yellow eyes took on a crimson hue as a surge of murderous intent coursed through him, driven by the repulsive thoughts echoing in Alberto’s mind.

’He desires Iris intimately?’ Xavier’s fingers clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned as white as the force he exerted. ’This mere human has thrown his life away willingly!? Perfect! Now, I have a reason to take his life!’

Xavier moves to approach the office door, his hand reaching for the doorknob. Just as his fingers were about to make contact, his movement was stalled by a sound that pierced the air—the chilling resonance of Iris’s cold voice from within the room.

"Old man!" Iris’s voice rang out, loaded with a fierce murderous aura. The intensity of her gaze fixed on Alberto made him falter, momentarily stunned by the sight of her eyes blazing with an unmistakable sharpness.

"Do you know what, Professor Alberto!?" Iris continued. Although her tone was casual, every single word she said was like a steel knife that scraped Alberto from head to toe.

Iris continued, her tone steady. "I’ve never encountered a man as shameless and loathsome as you in all my life. You deserved a heavenly thunder to strike you down for your sins!"

The room was steeped in an eerie tension as her calm demeanor clashed with the ferocity of her aura.

Observing Iris’s transformation, Alberto couldn’t help but be taken aback. ’This girl...why does she exude such intelligence and depth, diverging from her usual innocence?’ He pondered, struggling to unravel this sudden change in Iris’ attitude. ’She must be acting, right?’

"Bwahahaha..." A burst of evil laughter echoed through the room as Alberto rose from his chair, his gaze sharpening as it locked onto Iris. After his laughter subsided, his voice continued, "...This marks my first encounter with rejection, and it’s from none other than you, Iris Gray."

Iris fell into silence, her mind seething with curses aimed at this evil man.

"Very well, if that’s your choice. But don’t blame me if you’ll never graduate from my subject," Alberto said, his words accompanied by his smug smile.

However, Iris remained unfazed, her gaze unflinching as she met his smug expression with a derisive sneer. Slowly raising her hand, she angled her cell phone’s screen for Alberto to see.

Casually, she said, "Feel free to pursue whatever course of action you desire, Professor Alberto. Just remember, should this recording find its way onto the campus forums, the consequences will be on you." Her voice remained calm, but her words were like ice, freezing the air around them.

Alberto, in response, had a moment of shock at her threat. It was the first time he had experienced this, and it obviously pissed him off even more.

The notion that this little girl had come prepared to record their conversation hadn’t crossed his mind.

’No, this girl is not smart like that. She must be bluffing!’ he wondered, narrowing his eyes at her. Yet, her composure, her unshakable resolve, left him dumbfounded. Alberto’s heart sank as realization took hold.

Clenched fists hung by his side, his face a mask of frustration. It was inconceivable to him that a mere girl could wield such power to threaten him.

"You expect me to believe you?" Alberto snapped, his voice edged with defiance.

Iris found herself momentarily without words. ’Unbelievable! This old man is beyond stubborn and shameless.’

Just as she was about to play the recording, his words cut through the air, "...Even if it turns out you’ve managed to record our conversation, your phone won’t be leaving this room, Iris." His tone was laced with a threat meant to unnerve her. Yet, Iris didn’t seem to care about his threats.

"Ah, are you resorting to intimidating me now?" A faint, wry smile curled at the corner of Iris’ lips.

Casually, she placed her cell phone in her coat pocket, her demeanor unflustered. She continued in an even tone, "If you’d like, you can try to retrieve my phone yourself, Professor..." With proficiency in Krav Maga*, expert five ranks, she held the power to cripple him with a single move.

Alberto chuckled as he took a step forward, his arrogance undiminished.

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AN: *Krav Maga = Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art. Developed for the Israel Defense Forces, it is derived from a combination of techniques used in aikido, judo, karate, boxing, and wrestling. It is known for its focus on real-world situations and its extreme efficiency.