Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 149 It’s Fate

Lindsay hurriedly followed, weaving through the crowd until she reached a group of people dressed in black, who stopped in front of the main table. Aurora instantly noticed the spirited old man sitting in the chair, a cigar pinched between his fingers, exuding an imposing aura.

"Mr. Alvarez, you must stand up for me. This woman claimed to be Julian's girlfriend," Lindsay ranted as she ran towards the old man.

Joaquin Alvarez gently patted her hand. "Don't worry, Lindsay."

Previously, he had only observed Aurora from a distance. Now, seeing her up close for the first time, he realized her beauty was natural, unlike those with cosmetic enhancements common among other women.

Even Lindsay, standing beside him, had undergone plastic surgery, but Aurora's beauty was entirely natural, devoid of the heavy makeup typical of other women. She resembled a blossom in the snow, lofty and proud, her smile carrying a captivating charm.

Joaquin, having lived a long life and seen many people, finally understood why his son, who was usually demanding and never took an interest in women, had fallen for her. This woman was indeed different. Others might feel nervous or uneasy upon meeting him for the first time, but her expression remained utterly composed throughout.

"Why would you ask to see me?" Julian's expression was cold.

Had Aurora not known that the old man was Julian's father, she might have mistaken him for Julian's sworn enemy because of his attitude.

"Julian, it has been a year since we last saw each other." Joaquin's eyes softened as he looked at Julian.

Aurora had once heard from Hayden that Joaquin had Julian late in life and had always doted on him excessively. It seemed to be true.

His greatest concern must have been Joaquin recognizing Julian as the rightful heir of the Alvarez family, which was why he was in dire need of the support of the Simmons

just

with Susan, who was reluctant but, having

remain cheerfully smiling, pretending that nothing

more people gathered

presenting her obedient

family now," he said

Julian's gaze fell on Hayden and Susan. The Alvarez family was very particular about etiquette. The newlyweds must greet all direct relatives

expressions changed simultaneously, one viewing Aurora as a beloved, the other as a thorn in her

uncle, so I respect you, but she is not yet

turned to Aurora. Joaquin's gaze darkened. "Young lady, whether you knew about Julian having a fiancée before or not, I must now inform

think Aurora was overly forward, but only Julian knew how much effort he had put into pursuing

gently tugging at his hand. She was no longer the little girl from three years ago who knew only to cry when things got tough. She was

that Julian loves me now. Surely, you don't harbor some outdated ideas, believing in marriages arranged by parents, do you? Nowadays, love is free, and he

a bold woman, showing no fear of him. "You say he has no feelings for Lindsay, but I'd like to ask you something. I heard you were Hayden's girlfriend before, so how come you

was unaware of this, her eyes widening in shock. "What? You were Hayden's

swept across their faces, trying to

question, and everyone's eyes turned to