Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 375: A Duel of Wits

The sight of Julian scrubbing Hayden's body was undeniably strange. Once the words were spoken, Hayden could no longer refuse.

Aurora didn't overthink it and assisted nearby, while the Alvarez family members who had come to visit soon left, leaving only Susan behind.

"Aurora, I'm here, and doesn't your company need you? I'll have Rocky take you over," Julian offered considerately.

Aurora remembered that she still had to arrange for a new manager at the company today.

"Okay, Julian, I'll come and take over for you in a bit," she agreed without refusal.

Her plan was to handle the company matters and then come back early to relieve Julian.

"Alright, remember to have breakfast."

"Mm," Aurora hurried off.

With Aurora gone, only Julian and Susan remained with Hayden. As soon as she left, Susan felt much more at ease.

"I want some soup; go home and prepare some," Hayden, tired of seeing Susan's face, found an excuse to send her away.

Delighted, Susan responded, "Okay, I'll go get the ingredients right away."

Once Susan left, only the uncle and nephew remained. Julian stood by the window and lit a cigarette.

"You're not really planning to take care of me indefinitely, are you?" Hayden asked.

"That depends on you. The moment you give up, I'll leave," Julian said slowly, exhaling a cloud of smoke that shrouded his face.

"What if I say I'll never give up?"

"Then I'll stick with you to the end," Julian leaned against the window, bathed in the early morning sun.

I definitely won't let go!" Hayden scoffed coldly, his resolve hardening

be the test of our relationship, go

tell Aurora now, I want the soup she cooks," Hayden, who hadn't tasted Aurora's cooking in a long time, seized the opportunity to make a request. Julian,

nodded, "Okay, but I'm not very good at making soup."

He's not well, remember to add more medicinal herbs like ginseng and lingzhi; he loves those. Put plenty

would you like to eat?" Aurora

is fine by me," Julian smiled

I'm about to reach the office. I'll hang up

Julian's cooperation, felt even more puzzled. Julian should be doing everything possible to stop him, yet

understand why Julian

returned to the office where everyone was eagerly anticipating the announcement of the new

pondering how to return to

of the previous night, Aurora had adjusted her mood. Upon arriving at the office, she was

is curious about the new manager. I've already made my decision. Although we haven't been

for the manager position excels at their job, has been with us for a significant time, can

in the office could

manager, who is

new manager

Luna Davidson?" Mrs. Lyman's face was a picture of

in her role. Haven't you noticed that since my

She seldom spoke, was reclusive, and never mingled with

changed. She was the least noticeable in the company,

have already submitted the recommendation letter to the president, and he has reviewed it. I have enjoyed working with all of you and hope we can

thrown a celebration party last night, as everyone was certain she would be the new manager, only for someone else

Luna conducted a brief handover. Carrying her belongings, Aurora left her office,

watched her leave, having always treated her as a

life returned to how it was before

made her chuckle. If Mrs. Lyman hadn't sabotaged Heather, she might

others to rise. Now thwarted, Mrs. Lyman would have to endure her current position for a few more years,

am your