Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 437: No Need in This Lifetime**

NE scrolled through the countless reports, whether they were true or not. The public's hatred for one person had grown so intense that even if her perfume smelled divine, people now boycotted the movies she starred in-let alone the perfume.

Susan noticed the hesitation on NE's face and realized things were falling apart. She spoke up, her tone laced with pleading.

"Marcos, I really didn't want it to come to this. This mess is all because of Aurora. She hates me, so she deliberately showed you these exaggerated reports. You can't let these things cloud your judgment of me. I didn't do any of it.

Honestly, I only took on this endorsement because this perfume reminded me of our past. While we can't turn back time, memories can remain forever in those moments. Marcos, I believe I'm the most fitting ambassador for this perfume.

Didn't you once tell me that *First Love* was inspired by our past? Yes, you want to sell it, but more importantly, it's about cherishing those beautiful memories."

Susan appealed to both reason and emotion, swaying NE further into uncertainty.

Aurora, who had been listening, noticed Susan's mention of their so-called past. It was clear the two shared a deep connection. Aurora couldn't help but wonder-where did the 'beloved' Hayden fit into all of this? If Hayden saw Susan speaking so intimately to Marcos and standing so close to him, what would he think?

She imagined how Julian would react if she herself suddenly brought up another man. He'd surely lose his mind. After all, Julian had been livid when she simply helped Ian try on a tie clip. What chaos would ensue if there were suddenly a mysterious "Marcos" in her life?

"This..." NE hesitated, caught between the demands of the market and Susan's terrible public image.

promise me that I'd be the ambassador?"

is no small matter," NE began cautiously. "I

"They'll forget about me soon enough. When new gossip in the entertainment world surfaces, the public will shift their

days since this all started, and like ripples in water, things are already calming down. What's

wavered under Susan's influence, realizing this was a

you guarantee that once she becomes the ambassador, people won't bring up

through the mud. NE, you've worked hard to create this perfume. If it's ruined

make a decision. I've said my piece, and I'd

heavily, clearly conflicted. After a long pause,

to be loved by everyone. As a friend, I feel I should support Susan during this time. Just as she said, this perfume was created for a reason, and I believe

for the complete experience—all

I think we can ignore them. The media loves to exaggerate. If they continue writing about her because of the perfume, it'll actually

entertainment world, people will do anything to make headlines. Most of the time, it's to promote a new movie. We in the cosmetics industry also need promotion and hype. Susan

up her mind. "Then I

surrounding her is enough to keep her out of the public eye for a long time. How many days has it even been since the

they won't focus all their energy on attacking her? Sure, controversy can be used for promotion, but aren't you worried it could

is just a small startup. I'd love to secure your perfume, but I can't afford to take this risk. That risk could destroy us completely. Even if