Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 326: Surprise

Phil's remark had Aurora sensing something was off.

"Phil, what do you mean? Say it again."

"He's just spouting nonsense. Dinner should be ready; let's go eat," Julian interrupted the conversation.

Aurora frowned.

"Julian, are you involved in this? What's this about two pieces of land? Phil, you know, tell me."

Phil thought Aurora was aware of the situation, but her puzzled expression proved otherwise. Had he just slipped up?

He had assumed Julian would boast about such a good deed, wanting the whole world to know what a great man he was.

Little did Phil know that his cousin preferred to keep a low profile, performing good deeds anonymously and insisting they remain secret.

Now, Phil regretted his slip of the tongue, fearing Julian would have his hide.

"Cough, cough, the soup is still on the stove; I'll go check if it's ready. You two keep talking."

Making a quick exit seemed the wisest decision.

Seeing Julian's demeanor, Aurora started piecing things together-why Eric suddenly handed her the order and why Julian was unexcited upon hearing the news.

It turned out Julian had orchestrated the whole thing. She had thought it was a stroke of luck falling from the sky.

"Julian, I think you owe me an explanation."

"Little Bunny, it's no big deal. I heard you wanted to be the vice-president, so I just gave you a little help. I thought it was too trivial to mention," Julian said, drawing her close.

truly cared deeply for

known the real reason. "Julian, that's

had Julian spoken up, the man would surely have inflated the

just because

Aurora with a few words, and she couldn't argue further; if the one paying wasn't concerned, it would be petty for

tomorrow is my

know, I'll prepare

birthday? Wow, that must be quite the event! Aurora, you have to take me to your grandfather's birthday, or I won't be

course, Phil, you must come," Aurora said with a slight

felt her home was much livelier, especially since this tall young man often clung to her

also cling to her, asking for

the financial circle, and he had scheduled the birthday party at the city's most upscale venue, The Keswick

Joaquin's 80th birthday. Both the Alvarez and Montgomery families were

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own luxurious hotel, Joaquin chose The Keswick, elevating the affair

time Oswaldo was going all out. He even announced that his granddaughter would be engaged at this party. This was a surprise Julian had arranged with Oswaldo in private, despite having already planned a proposal before. Aurora had not accepted his previous proposal, and no one else had witnessed

visible beneath the hem. Her black, slightly curled hair was tossed to one

hand, wearing a uniquely designed ring with a sun emblem on her index finger. Someone quickly handed her a glass of awakened red

at the distant city lights, then

stomach can't handle this much

no heed, asking indifferently, "What's

with Montgomery Group about a maritime

"Montgomery Group?" she murmured.

"Yes, any issue?"

day after?" the woman asked, pouring herself another full glass of wine

day after is free during the day, but in the evening, there's Mr. Oswaldo Montgomery's eightieth birthday celebration. Matriarch, I know you find these events tiresome, but since we've decided to refocus our efforts back in this city, it's essential to build good relationships with these people," the woman

expression