Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 42: No Escape Today

Julian clearly didn't care about others' opinions; his gaze was fixed solely on Aurora. His slender lips slightly parted: "Three..."

As he counted the first number, Aurora knew she was doomed. She gritted her teeth, tightly closed her eyes, and resigned herself to her fate. Even if she could escape now, it would only be more embarrassing when he later ran up to her dormitory. Moreover, Julian was so flamboyant and reckless, if their escapade got out, Ivy and Zachary would find out, ruining her plans.

She turned and ran toward Julian. Initially, all eyes were on Julian, but when Aurora burst forth, the crowd was shocked beyond belief. The handsome man had everything- good looks, apparent wealth-so why was he interested in such an ordinary girl?

Aurora ignored the disdainful and puzzled looks from the onlookers; she only knew she had angered this man. The happier he seemed now, the more he would torment her later.

"Two..." His voice was as compelling as a train whistle, urging Aurora on. Fortunately, she wore flats and could run unhindered. There was still about ten meters between

them.

The crowd tensed, wondering what would happen if she couldn't cover the distance before he finished counting. Just as tension peaked among the spectators and Aurora alike, a voice rang out, "One point five."

It was the half-second buffer that finally allowed Aurora, panting heavily, to reach him just before he could count to one. Due to her speed, she couldn't stop in time and barreled into him. Julian opened his arms, catching her against his sturdy chest. Her sharp nose bumped into him, and she unconsciously moaned in pain.

Hearing her cry, Julian felt her glasses were in the way and gently removed them, revealing the pained tears swirling in her eyes. Her facade of strength seemed just that-a facade. She was a girl who feared pain.

Even Julian, who had just resolved to be tough on her, couldn't help but soften his gaze when he met her eyes. His heart melted at her tears. "Why run so fast? I'm not really going to eat you."

With her glasses removed, all the spectators' mouths formed 'O's-they had previously thought the handsome man had poor vision. Now seeing her true beauty, they were speechless, and even her outfit seemed less dowdy. Such a pretty face could shine even in rags!

The transformation was so dramatic that everyone felt as if they were watching a romantic movie. They watched as Julian tenderly lifted her chin, soothing her with a doting tone and gently blowing on her nose.

Their youthful dreams of romance seemed to reawaken at the sight, and nobody wanted to disrupt such a peaceful scene.

advantageous, "You said it yourself." Julian looked at

gentlemanly to all. Only Aurora knew it was to prevent her from 'escaping.' Reluctantly, she sat in the passenger seat. The seatbelt felt like

carelessness at the

from sight, everyone regretted not having taken pictures, merely

had they seen

exactly was

broke the silence and

heads even if it were parked by the

intersection just as the traffic light turned

other on the steering wheel, "Have you thought

thinking about how to escape. "Actually... I was busy yesterday," she began to lie, hoping to patch up the huge gap. "Oh,

now only meant that his revenge would soon be as

his demeanor; no matter what she

who can lie to me, and moreover, the first to do it

an honor,"

it is to be stood up after waiting

even he couldn't understand why he was so

made love three years ago, she had become like a poison he couldn't rid himself of for the rest of

first confined her in the villa, which

her current situation, she was no match for Julian, and saying so would likely only provoke him

you're thinking of deceiving me, you might as well

you've caused, and

his presumptuous words, Aurora wanted to say that her spirit