Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 18: The Fish Takes the Bait

Aurora was on the verge of tears; had she known his true identity, she would never

have provoked him. Although he had taken her virginity years ago, he had also done her a significant favor, balancing out their past encounter. When she had bumped into him at a nightclub, it was a spontaneous decision to seek revenge for the incident from three years ago. It had felt satisfying at the moment, but now she could no longer muster a smile.

"Mr. Barnet, that night was just a joke on my part," she said.

"What a pleasantly surprising joke," he replied, his smile growing more devilish.

Since Aurora had left, he had people investigate everything about her, including her unexpected founding of a public company in the United States during her years away. Besides seeking revenge, she was also preparing to launch this new company, with the location already secured; the next steps were all about its management.

When he learned she was busy with her new venture, he deliberately leaked news of his upcoming lecture at Clothville University. Given his status, she would surely approach him, which she did, clearly unaware of his identity from their last encounter. Offending him and still expecting to thrive in business? He wasn't in a rush to confront her, preferring to let her walk right into his trap.

And now, the fish had taken the bait.

funny," Aurora muttered with a

the car," Julian said, pulling

of me, we both have things to do; don't waste each other's time," Aurora protested, trying to pull her

shared a bed, and you still say you don't know

a man of his stature would speak

We don't have to get in the car; this spot is quite scenic, I think..." he said, pinning her against a tree, his lips

were on a main path of the school,

quickly pushed him

a sly smile. "You can't run away, woman." Aurora got into the car, and Julian sat beside her, commanding coldly, "Take me home." "Don't you have a lecture?" Aurora

twinkling mischievously. "You are..." Aurora realized it was too coincidental that he stopped the car as soon as she signaled, understanding that he had set

be easy for

plans?" asked Rocky, adjusting

"Yes," Julian responded simply.