Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 81 I'll Give You Anything You Want

Gone was his usual dominance, Julian had suddenly become tender, which Aurora found a bit unfamiliar. The weight that had been pressing down on her was gone as Julian gently said, "I'll go get something for you." Left alone in the room, Aurora hurried into the bathroom. As she looked in the mirror, she saw her cheeks flushed, her eyes brimming with emotions. She touched her cheek with the back of her hand. It was burning hot!

She thought of Julian in the sunlight, his gentle gaze fixed on her. She had never seen such a tender look on his face before, as if one more glance would melt her. Still immersed in the memory, Aurora looked at herself in the mirror, her fingers touching her slightly swollen red lips, seemingly still bearing the gentleness of his kiss.

Her mind was filled with Julian's movements and expressions just moments ago. Realizing this, she quickly shook her head. She muttered to herself, "Aurora, you're crazy!" She hurriedly turned on the tap and splashed her face with two handfuls of cold water to cool her cheeks. When she looked up again, her skin appeared soft and dewy in the mirror. She suddenly realized that she had been wearing makeup last night, but now her skin was completely clean.

She touched her cheek and found no trace of foundation, and there was only one possible explanation for that. Last night, he helped her take off her makeup. Her skin felt not the slightest discomfort. She couldn't believe he had been so attentive, and the thought of him gently wiping her face made her cheeks uncontrollably flush again. Julian knocked on the bathroom door. "Here, this is for you." She opened the door to find not only a fresh change of clothes but also underwear and sanitary pads on top. The house hadn't been prepared. He had just gone out to buy these for her, mindful of her period. For a moment, Aurora felt a warmth in her heart.

"T-Thank you," she said as she took the items, noticing the blood-stained pants he had not changed before going out. Standing against the light, he smiled and said, "You don't have to, Little Bunny."

Seeing his genuinely smiling face, Aurora felt her heartbeat quicken, and she quickly closed the door, leaning against it while clutching the clothes. Her heart was thumping wildly. To her surprise, a small gesture of his set her heart fluttering. After freshening up, she changed into the white dress Julian had chosen for her.

She stepped out of the door, and Julian saw her with her long hair over her shoulders, devoid of the harsh makeup, resembling the naive girl from three years ago. But Julian knew things couldn't go back. Those missed three years weren't something he could mend in a moment. Her eyes revealed everything.

"Are you hungry? Breakfast is ready. You can go down and eat," said Julian, freshly washed, reaching out his hand to her. He had intentionally picked a white dress, hoping to help her gradually forget the past three years of sorrow and return to being the princess she once was.

She met his tender gaze, and her fingers slightly moved, but ultimately, she did not place her hand in his. She left indifferently, and Julian watched her retreating figure. He awkwardly withdrew his hand, not angry, realizing they still needed more time. The breakfast laid out on the table was mostly light, completely different from what she had when she visited before, a clear indication that Julian had specially ordered it, considering she had drunk alcohol last night, and these light meals were all stomach- friendly.

Aurora feigned ignorance, nibbling delicately at the bread, while Julian silently noted her favorite dishes. When she was nearly done eating, he handed her a folder.

"What is this?" Aurora hadn't forgotten the disturbing files in the last envelope she received.

take a look," Julian chuckled,

the folder, Aurora found it filled with detailed profiles of executives, much more thorough than what Asher had

you

few people, but mere meetings won't suffice

there

need to visit

are you so

gaze, one honed by years in business, instinctively geared towards

do you think I want?" he asked with a

help you've offered,

he wanted was her, though she

he now using

affection she had felt

her thoughts. "I

asked, guessing at

smile on Julian's lips remained. "Promise me that if I'm not

taken aback. This was not what she had expected him to

Julian pretended

moment of urgency, Aurora pressed down on the folder,

agree," she