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Chapter 414: Aurora’s Identity Exposed

The warm breeze brushed gently across the island as the golden hues of the setting sun illuminated two carefree figures running along the shore. On this private island with no outsiders, Aurora could be her true self. She shed the aloof and composed demeanor she usually carried and embraced her most unguarded, childlike version.

From a distance, Julian watched her, the small, barefooted woman chasing the waves. She would run toward the water, then retreat when the waves came crashing in, laughing gleefully when the water reached her knees.

To anyone else, this might seem like a childish act. But Julian knew how significant it was for Aurora. Ever since Genevieve entered the Montgomery family, Aurora had endured years of bullying, hiding her true self under layers of careful restraint.

"Julian, come here! There are so many shells!" Aurora called out, excitement lighting up her face.

Whenever the tide receded, it would leave behind countless seashells. It was rare to see her so carefree and playful, like a child discovering the world for the first time.

"I'm coming," Julian replied, taking off his shoes and walking barefoot toward her. Together, two powerful figures from the business world crouched on the sand, collecting seashells like children.

"Julian, look! I found a really big one!" Aurora held up a large shell in triumph.

"That's impressive," Julian said with a smile. "But look at this one-it has such a beautiful shape."

The two competed playfully, their laughter filling the air. Before long, they had a pile of shells stacked around them.

"It's getting dark. Let's head back for dinner," Julian said, glancing at the sky. The sun had already set, and night was falling.

Aurora nodded. "Just one more shell, then we'll go."

"Alright," Julian said, picking up his shirt to use as a makeshift bag for the shells Aurora had collected.

Suddenly, Aurora let out a sharp scream. "Julian! Julian!"

Startled, Julian turned around. Aurora was usually calm and steady, so her reaction left him puzzled.

happened?" he asked, hurrying

A pearl!" Aurora exclaimed, her face

jewelry, but she had never

the mollusk. "You're lucky today. We'll take it back and have it made into something special,"

beamed, thrilled by the

the most relaxing Aurora had ever experienced. She didn't have to think about anything-Julian had planned

the island, went out to sea, and enjoyed barbeques under the stars. With their phones turned

like a dream. They ate, slept, and played together, growing even closer. But like all good things, it had

they boarded the helicopter to leave the island. Aurora held Biscuit in

full, brimming with happiness. "Julian, let's come back here again when we have time, okay?" she

Julian said, his voice full

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her new company. The business was just starting, and she had to ensure everything was in place. Otherwise, she would have given herself a longer break, staying on the island for

the office. "Work hard," he

Pick me up after work," Aurora replied, leaning in to kiss him.

walk into the building. Only then did he turn his phone back

picked up! I was

in charge with only brief instructions, disappearing for two days to accompany Aurora. Meanwhile, Rocky had been overwhelmed with

documents requiring Julian's signature, critical contracts awaiting his decision, and an important conference he was supposed to attend. But Julian had simply pushed

answered, I don't know what

tone was calm as always. "It's just a few small matters. Why are you so flustered? You've worked with me for years. If you can't handle

teasing me. Just come back to the office. I really can't manage everything alone," Rocky pleaded, almost in tears. The usually work-driven Julian had left

Julian said, ending the call. He trusted Rocky, which

a swarm of reporters gathered outside. It seemed Mona had invited them to create buzz, and the industry was abuzz with curiosity about the mysterious new

company's president had been kept under wraps. As Mona finished her interview, she waved Aurora