Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 396: A Happy Life

Julian saw the little woman clinging to his chest in terror, yet stubbornly so, her vulnerability bursting his chauvinism at the seams. He effortlessly picked her up, and this time Aurora nestled carefully in his arms. Aurora, somewhat helplessly, said, "Ashy said he was going to surprise me, but it seems more like a scare than anything."

She had been here a few times before, and each time Asher had told her he had a surprise for her and to not go to the rooftop. Aurora had obediently complied, not knowing the 'surprise' could almost scare her to death.

Julian met her eyes and chuckled lightly, "He meant well, intending to fulfill your wish. How could he know my Little Bunny was so timid?"

"Who's timid? I'm not a coward. I'm just, just a little uncomfortable," Aurora retorted stubbornly.

"Of course, my Little Bunny isn't scared at all," he said, his words sounding almost mocking to Aurora.

Feeling even more embarrassed by his teasing smile, she protested, "If you keep laughing at me, I'll get down and walk myself."

"I wouldn't dare laugh at you," he said, though his smile widened, and the two playfully made their way to Aurora's office.

Opening the door, they were greeted by a smiling face, "Miss Montgomery, good morning! Uh..."

The person clearly hadn't expected to see Aurora nestled in Julian's arms.

"Mona, cough, good morning."

Aurora quickly disentangled herself from Julian. Mona was Cameron's sister and had become a reliable assistant for Asher and Aurora over the years.

Asher, knowing Aurora might be overwhelmed handling the company alone, had specifically asked Mona to help manage the company, which she had been looking after in Aurora's absence.

"This gentleman must be Asher's rival then! No wonder you're not interested in Asher, with his imposing appearance and elegant demeanor," Mona joked, something she might have refrained from if not for her familiar teasing relationship with them. "Mona, it's not a matter of interest, but of fate. Let me introduce him. He is Jul..."

"Julian Barnet, of course, I know him. Asher talks about him all the time. I'd recognize him from his ashes, Mr. Barnet," Mona playfully described, leaving Julian and Aurora at a loss for words.

Aurora twitched her lips, while Julian responded with calm confidence, "Hello, I hope you'll take good care of my Little Bunny's company from now on."

He also knew Aurora was stretching herself thin commuting between places, and since Asher had sent someone he trusted, like Rocky, to assist Aurora, Julian was polite to her.

"Tsk, being engaged really makes a difference," Mona teased as usual.

at me. Things have piled up these days, but I'll treat you tonight to welcome you properly," Aurora patted

to take a big bite out of you. It's impossible to get anything

I'll make the arrangements. Is

happy to see

he prepared for

into the office, Aurora realized it was decorated exactly like her previous one, tailored to her

"This is..."

stunned, not just by the decor but

same.

this. He feared you might feel lonely here, so he recreated your old office. Although he can't always be by your side, he wanted you to feel the familiarity. Ah, I really thought

is still here, and

Julian was

actually thank Asher for taking such

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hostility in Mona's voice, but he

with Asher

immediate acceptance during their first

Barnet is very

the interview," Aurora

some people over

Here's the list of positions, take a

earlier

I see," Aurora glanced over the list

how many applicants do we

we're a new company and people might be skeptical, but it turns out

no wonder Ashy sent you to help

improve. I've reviewed all the resumes, and among those coming for interviews today are elites from various companies. I've marked these talents, so pay attention during the interviews. It's about

"Mhm."

"Thank you for your

only a few questions, crafted by leaders from various companies, with no standard