Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 207

Chapter 207: A Colossal Joke

Aurora followed Finnian upstairs, speaking only when they were out of earshot: "It's been a long time, Miss Montgomery."

"Indeed, it's been ten years, hasn't it? I hear you've become a trusted confidant of my grandfather," Aurora said with a quiet smile upon recognizing an old friend.

"All thanks to your grandfather," Finnian replied respectfully.

"Is it Grandpa who wants to see me this time, or...?" Aurora asked, unworried. After all, she and Magnus were father and daughter; surely her grandfather wouldn't misunderstand her?

"It's the other board members. They've caught wind of the situation and called an emergency meeting. Your grandfather couldn't be bothered with their chatter and asked you to come explain directly."

"That's fine. I had planned to keep up my disguise a bit longer, but it seems my fun is over too soon," Aurora said, spreading her hands, resigned to the stodgy old ways of the board.

With such a major issue at hand, they probably thought the sky was falling-which explained why they summoned Aurora so hastily.

"You're still as playful as ever," Finnian said with a gentle laugh.

He was the epitome of the boy next door, gentle and polished, unlike the hypocrite Hayden.

"I've changed a lot since then," Aurora sighed.

Finnian noticed a complex expression in her eyes; her gaze no longer held the purity of the past. Indeed, who could maintain the same facade after so many years?

"Don't worry, Miss. Your grandfather has everything under control."

have to fear?" Aurora's smile faded, and she quickly

graceful exit. She was still at an age for frivolity,

in her demeanor; she intimidated

quiet corridor. Two black-suited bodyguards stood by the

boardroom, off-limits to most. Aurora had visited once as a

Magnus had wrapped her in his coat,

new role, her lips curled in

gentleness and instead embodying

were Sean, Paul, and Magnus, and to

atmosphere was as tense as if one were facing an interview panel; ten pairs of eyes fixed on her as

and continued walking, nodding to her

for an interview, but her grandfather appreciated her demeanor-graceful, with a

granddaughter of the Montgomery family. Ivy and Zachary were

HR manager?"

sit down to talk?"

suspect upon arrival,

shown politeness to the others, but it seemed they had no intention of

Grandpa Montgomery gestured

had been standing alone while everyone else was seated, as if she was either a prisoner

question now?"

started working at the company a few days ago. Is there anything I can do for you?"

dare ask you to do anything. Do you

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