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.

knowing his intentions were good; he truly cared deeply for her, doing good deeds without

Phil hadn't revealed the truth today, she might never have known the real reason. "Julian, that's just a vice-president position. The price you paid might be heavier than the position

up, the man would surely have inflated the price

broke just because someone divided up two plots of land.

argue further; if the one paying

after tomorrow is

I'll prepare a

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

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

especially since this tall young man often clung to her arm and acted spoiled,

children, they would also cling to her, asking for things in the

he had scheduled the

Alvarez and Montgomery families were well-known financial dynasties, and with the birthdays being so close, comparisons

The next chapter is just

the Alvarez family held theirs at their own luxurious hotel, Joaquin

all out. He even announced that his granddaughter would be engaged at this party. This was a surprise Julian had arranged

person emerged from the bathroom, clad in a bright red silk nightgown, her fair legs partially visible beneath the hem. Her black, slightly curled hair

hand, wearing a uniquely designed ring with a sun emblem

glass thoughtfully, she gazed at the distant city lights, then tipped her head back and drained

much stimulation," a

heed, asking indifferently,

meeting with Montgomery Group about

"Montgomery Group?" she murmured.

"Yes, any issue?"

the woman asked, pouring

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,"

expression