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.

see who she will choose this time. I definitely won't let go!" Hayden scoffed coldly, his resolve hardening as Julian showed his

you want to be the test of our relationship,

tasted Aurora's cooking in a long time, seized the opportunity to make a request. Julian, unfazed,

hesitated but nodded, "Okay, but I'm not very good at making soup." Aurora could only

remember to add more medicinal herbs like ginseng and lingzhi; he loves those. Put

to eat?" Aurora asked, thinking about

fine by me," Julian

the office. I'll hang

felt even more puzzled. Julian should be doing everything possible

understand why Julian

the office where everyone was eagerly anticipating the announcement

at her desk, was pondering

adjusted her mood. Upon arriving at the office, she was as

my decision. Although we haven't been together long, I know

been with us for a

of seniority, who in the office could surpass her? So, the managerial position was surely

us in suspense, manager, who is our

manager

Davidson?" Mrs. Lyman's face

has been with us the longest and has performed exceptionally well in her role. Haven't you noticed that since my arrival, she is the only one I haven't found

was reclusive, and never mingled with Mrs. Lyman and the others. Aurora had had her eye

the new manager, her expression barely changed. She was the least noticeable in the company, yet her work

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

yesterday. Mrs. Lyman had even thrown a celebration party last night, as everyone was certain she would be the new manager, only for someone else to

handover. Carrying her belongings, Aurora left her office, which

leave, having always treated

glass office continued their routines, and life returned to how it was before Aurora

made her chuckle. If Mrs. Lyman hadn't sabotaged

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

I am your