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.

yourself." Julian looked at the bright-eyed young woman, his smile widening, "Come on, you can't escape

door for her-a gesture that seemed gentlemanly to all. Only Aurora knew it was to prevent her from 'escaping.'

been winning the entire game, but a moment of carelessness at

car vanished from sight, everyone regretted not having taken pictures, merely noting that he looked somewhat

seen

exactly

car broke the silence and tranquility of the campus, Aurora was

flashy sports car would turn heads

reached an intersection just as the

and idly placed the other on the steering wheel, "Have you thought about how you're going to make it up

how to escape. "Actually... I was busy yesterday," she began to lie, hoping to patch up the huge gap. "Oh, were you abducted by aliens for

revenge would soon be as

herself, seeing his demeanor; no matter what she said, he

can lie to me, and moreover, the

an honor," Aurora

it is to be stood up after waiting all day?" Julian looked at

was never short of women, and even he couldn't understand why he was so taken with this

three years ago, she had become like a poison he couldn't rid himself of

first confined her in the villa, which was why she had lied to

was no match for Julian, and saying so would likely only

might as well not speak. I'll

for the pain you've caused, and I'll forgive and

Aurora wanted to say that her spirit