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.

muttered with a twist of her

said, pulling her towards his

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

still say

man of his stature would

things I could do. 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 nearing

people were at a lecture in the auditorium today, they were on a

quickly pushed him

beside her, commanding coldly, "Take me home." "Don't you have a lecture?" Aurora thought of the eager girls and the waiting officials, surprised at his sudden

fox?" Julian smirked, eyes twinkling mischievously. "You are..." Aurora realized it was too coincidental that he

easy

your evening plans?" asked Rocky, adjusting his glasses in the

"Yes," Julian responded simply.