Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 399: The Peculiar Mona

When Aurora left, Gemma didn't see her, nor did Mona know about Gemma's past. After several previous failures, Gemma had prepared extensively at home. The interview went smoothly this time, as she had some internship experience and was well-prepared. Seeing that Gemma also attended Clothville University, Mona assumed she was Aurora's friend.

Aurora had let several other Clothville University students pass instantly, and Mona thought Gemma was with them, so she approved her right away.

"Go home and wait for the onboarding notification," Mona said, tired after a day of conducting interviews and assessments.

"Okay, thank you," Gemma replied joyfully, running out she finally secured a job in a company with promising prospects, easing her worries.

At this moment, Aurora, back in her office, was unaware of what had transpired, accidentally making Julian wait all afternoon. Although Julian was willing to wait, Aurora felt uneasy. Given Julian's status and the adage "time is money," this was especially true for him. How much had he lost in one afternoon? So, before the interviews were even over, Aurora was anxious to join him.

Upon exiting the elevator, she always saw the glass below and took a deep breath, focusing ahead, trying not to dwell on the view below. Initially nervous, she had grown accustomed to it, quietly opening her door to find Julian asleep, his head resting on his hand, phone still in grasp. Aurora quietly approached and took his phone, a small action that woke him.

"Are the interviews done?"

he asked, seeing Aurora.

"Yes, almost done. Sorry to keep you waiting," she replied, burying herself in his embrace.

"I've already booked a restaurant to welcome your friend," Julian said, stretching as he stood up.

Aurora hugged him from behind, knowing well of Mona's hostility towards him, yet he showed no aversion. Many sought Julian's company for meals, but he was generously accommodating to someone who bore him ill will, not out of naivety, but due to his profound affection for Aurora. It's one thing to love someone, but entirely another to extend that affection to their friends and family, a truly valuable trait.

"Julian, you really are wonderful," Aurora murmured, her head on his shoulder. As the sun set, Julian didn't push her away but let embrace him from behin

"As long as you know I'm good, don't leave me. You're all I have," Julian said softly, holding her hand.

"You treat me so well; I've forgotten how to run. How could I bear to leave?"

she replied.

When Mona opened the door and entered, she saw them embraced by the window, bathed in the sunset, a harmonious scene like a beautiful painting. No wonder Aurora would choose Julian over Asher. Initially, Mona thought it unbelievable-could there really be someone better for Aurora than Asher? But now she understood. In front of Asher, Aurora always had to be strong, but with Julian, she could afford to be soft, like vines around a great tree-something Asher could never achieve. Mona coughed, prompting them to separate.

"Mona, are the interviews done?"

Aurora asked.

dead tired if they weren't. Let's go, I'm

"Alright."

as they approached the

I'm not scared anymore," Aurora said, suddenly embarrassed as

you want,

seafood restaurant, initially delighted to host Mona until she abruptly

"Dad, what's wrong?"

down her

a bit, I'm going crazy," Magnus'

"What happened?"

to Aurora, noticed a slight change

and I need to go

ahead and eat," Aurora picked up her bag and stood

take you," Julian

my friend. You keep her company for me.

Mona to dinner another time," Aurora patted

"It's okay, go ahead."

Magnus's tone was resigned but not urgent, at least indicating the matter wasn't too serious, although Aurora felt she could handle

family. With her departure, the atmosphere became awkward. Mona poured Julian a glass of wine,

I love her," he replied almost without

what exactly do you like about our president?

think she's likable

yet distantly, noting Mona

for him, yet her body was moving closer to him,

finished eating. Let's call it

too many annoyed him, as not every woman was treated

"Alright."

deeper meaning flashed in