Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Previously, Mira's feelings for Julian were already well-known, but she had never been so frank about them. Although her straightforwardness might garner sfavor compared to those who harbor feelings but hide them, Aurora wasn't buying it.

Aurora stirred her coffee again, her tone calm as she said, "Miss Mira, I believe you have feelings for Julian. But someone with your personality would surely prioritize interests over love. Men to you are merely accessories in life, not necessities. By declaring your intentions so openly, it almost feels like you're overcompensating." "What do you mean?" Mira fixed her gaze on the seemingly young girl opposite her. She realized Aurora's cunning ran far deeper than she had expected.

Aurora chuckled lightly. "Miss Mira, you should understand my meaning perfectly well." "I don't understand!" "Miss Mira, you're much smarter than me. If even I understand what's going on, how could you not? Fine, since you insist on playing dumb, I'll lay it out plainly.

You keep saying that you're acting in Julian's best interest, urging him to continue the partnership, even to the point of coming to me, his rival in love, to persuade him. You claim it's because you like him-on the surface, it sounds reasonable. But Julian dropped everything to cback to me, breaking off negotiations and violating one of the biggest taboos in the business world.

In our field, credibility is everything. Going back on your word is the ultimate sin. Of course, Julian's carefree exit was partly because no formal contract had been signed- only preliminary discussions had taken place. But someone as proud as you must loathe such behavior. Julian's actions were a direct affront to your principles.

So even if you had saffection for him, there's no way you'd call the way to Clothville to find him, let alone seekout. There must be something far more important to you-something so significant that you'd put aside your pride to askfor help.

After thinking it over, I realized it could only be one thing: profit. Profit drives businesspeople like you. When Julian abandoned such a massive collaboration and cto me, you must have realized the deal was doomed without him.

Miss Mira, you're too smart to waste ton something futile-tis money, after all. Even if you were reluctant, you would've let him go. As I said earlier, love simply isn't that important to you. You wouldn't lose your sanity over it.

If anyone else had done this, you would've immediately canceled the partnership without waiting for an explanation. That's the pride that's earned you the title of the 'Queen of Business.' But you didn't cancel it. Instead, you ctowith sincerity, hoping to use reverse psychology to persuadeto influence him. So I wondered, if it's not for love, then what could possibly drive you to do this? There's only one explanation: the key figure in this collaboration only trusts Julian. Not even you, Miss Mira, can seal the deal without him.

You've mentioned this project is worth billions, just the beginning of something even bigger. How could you not be tempted? When Julian walked away, you panicked. Without him, the deal collapses. Where else could you channel your ambition and vision? After all that consideration, you decided to bring Julian back at any cost-even if it meant begging for my help. Am I right, Miss Mira?" Aurora's sharp and unrelenting analysis left Mira speechless. The young girl she had once dismissed had seen through everything, even dissecting her emotions with startling precision.

Mira clapped her hands, her tone tinged with bitterness. "You're absolutely right. Now I finally understand why Julian chose you. So, you're not entirely without merit after all." 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! "Of course, I'm not without merit. On the contrary, I'm quite capable of many things. The fact that I didn't call you out earlier doesn't mean I wasn't aware.

Why would a European executive like you suddenly approach Julian for a partnership? You offered access to the Clothville market in exchange, but there are plenty of powerful business leaders here. Why choose someone as low-profile as Julian?" "You suspectedfrom the start?" Mira was surprised the young girl had considered this angle all along.

"Not exactly suspicion. I just thought a little deeper. Julian agreeing to collaborate with you was beneficial to him, too. Since it was a win-win situation, I saw no reason to interfere.

Whether or not you two worked together didn't concern me. What I can't tolerate, however, is you disguising your selfish motives as being for Julian's benefit.

Mira, don't take Julian for a fool. And don't treatlike one either. Julian doesn't lovefor my face or my name. What he loves is me." At that moment, Aurora exuded a fierce confidence that completely overpowered Mira. When she was with Julian, they cherished their ttogether. They didn't waste it on petty schemes or trivial matters. Be it a few dollars or billions, none of it mattered more than each other.

But Aurora couldn't stand Mira manipulating both her and Julian. Mira acted high and mighty, pretending to do them a favor, all while scheming for her own gain. To Mira, Julian was a pawn, and Aurora a stepping stone. But Aurora had no interest in playing along.

"Mira, I underestimated you," Mira admitted. "Fine, I'll tell you the truth now. You're absolutely right this m partnership does rely on Julian. The key figure involved has ties to the Bafamily. I traced the Bafamily from New York to Clothville, which ledto Julian.

At first, he agreed with the plan. Like any man, he was drawn to the challenge. I could provide the m resources, and he just needed to secure the key figure. We'd split the profits equally. Everything was going according to plan until you disrupted it.

Julian was willing to forgo easy profit for you. But I can't afford to. Like you said, this was supposed to be a win-win situation. It doesn't conflict with you. Julian refuses to see me, so I had no choice but to cto you." Mira's tone grew serious, dropping all pretense.

Aurora chuckled softly. "So, Miss Mira, you're here to ask for my help?" "Yes," Mira admitted. "Consider thisasking for your help." For someone like Mira, tolerating a young girl's defiance was once unthinkable. But today, she realized Aurora was no ordinary girl.

Leaning back in her chair, Aurora exuded a lazy confidence. "If you're asking for a favor, then you should act like it," she said, her gaze sharp as she enunciated each word.

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