Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora noticed Mira gritting her teeth, and a faint smile tugged at the corners of her mouth. She was in an excellent mood-it seemed Julian hadn't given Mira any favorable treatment while he was in Paris.

"So, what exactly do you wantto do?" Aurora raised an eyebrow, her tone casual. The dynamic between the two had shifted silently but profoundly.

She recalled their first meeting at the airport. Mira was haughty and domineering then, her eyes filled with disdain for Aurora.

But now, even if Mira wasn't outright begging, it was close enough. Aurora held the upper hand.

"If he loves you as much as he seems to, he'll surely listen to you," Mira said, reluctantly admitting Aurora's influence over Julian.

Before meeting Julian, Mira already knew he had a woman in his life. With his status, it would've been odd if there weren't one. A man like Julian always had women around him-it was normal.

Through scursory research, Mira had learned a little about Aurora. She assumed Aurora was born into a wealthy family, pampered from birth.

To Mira, Julian's relationship with Aurora must have been one of convenience-a match of social equals. Love? Mira doubted a spoiled, sheltered girl like Aurora could inspire any deep feelings in a man like Julian.

Besides, Mira had already deemed Aurora unworthy. In New York, she'd heard whispers of Aurora's entanglements with other men, and now this swoman was clinging to Julian.

From the start, Mira had formed a poor impression, which explained why she had displayed such open contempt for Aurora at the airport.

Even when Julian declared in front of her that Aurora wasn't just his lover but his most important family, Mira dismissed it as empty flattery. Men, after all, were masters of sweet lies.

She'd had plenty of lovers in her bed, all whispering pretty words. She never believed any of it.

In Paris, she had deliberately tested Julian, trying to seduce him with beauty and wealth. Both attempts failed. Slowly, she realized Julian was different from any man she'd met before.

That realization hit hardest when Julian, upon learning Aurora was in trouble, didn't hesitate to cancel his collaboration with Mira, even at the cost of enormous financial loss.

It was then that she began to believe Julian truly loved Aurora-loved her down to his very bones.

Initially, Mira comforted herself, thinking this was just a rash decision Julian would regret once he calmed down. She waited for his call, expecting him to ccrawling back, repentant.

But the call never came. Instead, his assistant, Rock, delivered Julian's decision word for word: he was terminating their partnership, and Mira should immediately find a new collaborator.

Mira couldn't bear it. After hanging up, she bought a ticket and flew over without hesitation. Just like Julian had dropped everything for Aurora, Mira abandoned everything for Julian.

But unlike Julian, Mira wasn't motivated by love-she wanted to devour him whole.

She had planned to persuade Julian with reason and emotion. This wasn't sgfor children-such a major project couldn't just be abandoned.

Yet, despite all her preparation, she didn't even get the chance to speak. Julian outright refused to see her.

For two days, Mira had been stewing in anger, her frustration boiling over.

Aurora vaguely remembered someone stopping by recently, but Mrs. Hill had brushed it off as a case of mistaken identity. Clearly, Mrs. Hill had acted under Julian's instructions.

"This is his decision," Aurora said calmly, "and I think I should respect it." Mira was enraged by Aurora's indifferent attitude. "Aurora, he loves you to the core! Don't you realize what you're doing is destroying him?" If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Aurora said nothing.

"Julian is a genius in business. His potential is limitless. I don't understand-whether it's his career or you, he could have both.

He could easily finalize this collaboration and send someone else to handle things. He could still stay by your side. How would that affect either of you? But now, by rejecting this partnership, he's losing so much! He's gone mad! Are you mad too? It's just a short separation. Why can't you both handle that?" Mira, who was always composed in public, was now yelling, her frustration evident. Even the secretary bringing in coffee was startled by Mira's outburst. Aurora, however, remained calm. "Just leave it there." "Yes, Miss Montgomery." The secretary quickly set the coffee down and fled, worried the furious woman might harm Aurora.

"Have scoffee. It'll help you calm down," Aurora said lightly after Mira's long tirade.

Mira had already lost. People like them were masters of controlling their emotions, yet Mira had failed. She had lost her composure in front of the very woman she looked down on.

"You-" Mira realized how unsightly her behavior had been. Thankfully, no one else had witnessed it. She began reassessing Aurora.

The young woman sitting across from her looked completely at ease, as if she had been in control of the situation all along. Meanwhile, Mira had acted like an unhinged lunatic.

Aurora had countered every insult and outburst with calm indifference. Despite Mira's mockery and anger, Aurora's expression never wavered.

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For the first time, Mira began to doubt herself. Especially after om hearing the receptionist's comments, she realized Aurora hadn't achieved her position through others-she had earned it herself.

Aurora's composure and presence unnerved Mira. Many women had m wilted under Mira's gaze, yet Aurora not only held her ground but matched Mira's intensity. Aurora wasn't simple-that much was clear.

"Miss Mira," Aurora said, her tone calm but pointed, "if I may speak om frankly, you seem desperate for Julian to continue this collaboration. On the surface, your words are full of concern for him. But I don't think it's that simple. This collaboration means far more to you than you're letting on. If I'm not mistaken, Julian is the only one capable of achieving something you're after." Aurora stirred her coffee elegantly, took a sip, and spoke leisurely.

Mira felt as if Aurora's words had pierced her heart. This young woman was sharp-her instincts frighteningly accurate.

The real battle had only just begun. Mira's expression returned to normal, her composure restored.

"Miss Montgomery, since you've put it that way, letbe honest. Yes, I do have my reasons. Julian is an extraordinary man, and there are few like him in the world.

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