Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 453: King

After breakfast, Aurora changed into a fresh outfit before heading out. Originally, Asher had planned to accompany her, but a call from his company required his immediate attention.

"I won't be able to take you there. Be careful," he said.

"Don't worry. I've been here for three years. What could possibly go wrong? Go handle your work. We'll have dinner together tonight. I'm heading out now," Aurora replied.

She got into her custom Porsche, pressed the accelerator, and the car sped off into the distance.

These past few days felt like a vacation for Aurora. She didn't have to worry about company performance or securing new deals. Even driving felt lighter and freer. The familiar streets and scents filled her with a sense of freedom.

The car made its way to the café where she had arranged to meet Mino. It wasn't located in a bustling area, and the surroundings were usually quiet. Compared to the crowded streets of Clothville, this place was peaceful and serene.

Aurora stepped out of the car in her high heels, locked the door, and walked straight into the café.

Seated at the table was a man waiting for her. He, like Asher, was of mixed descent, with strikingly beautiful eyes.

"Miss Montgomery, I presume? I'm Mino," he greeted.

"Hello, sorry to keep you waiting," Aurora said with a smile as she took her seat.

"I just arrived myself. You're very punctual, Miss Montgomery," Mino replied. True to his name, he was the picture of a gentleman, dressed in a crisp white linen shirt that exuded cleanliness and freshness.

Although both he and NE were Lockman's prized protégés, Mino was notably more reserved. He lacked the overbearing arrogance often associated with NE. Instead, he radiated a gentle, calming presence, like a cool breeze on a warm day.

some desserts for you. I hope you like them,"

I do. Mino, here's the letter from Julian," Aurora said, taking the envelope from her handbag

a glass of water,

recent years. He resigned from his university position and now spends all his time

up the topic of him accepting new students, but he's currently obsessed with a new fragrance project and didn't

hint of tension. "Mr. Mino, I know you're one of Professor Lockman's most esteemed students. If you speak to him, I'm sure he'll

little earlier or later, it would have been

an option, you're his student. Couldn't you teach me some of

Miss Montgomery, but I can't agree to that. Everything I know, I learned from Mr. Lockman. Without his permission, I couldn't possibly share his secrets

his consent, I wouldn't teach you. Two years ago, I ceased all commercial activities. Now,

be too pleased. I hope you can understand," Mino said, his expression

It seemed his devotion to his wife was the reason. Creating perfumes exclusively

warm. Perhaps there were many unfaithful men in the world, but there were

possibility," Mino said, shifting the conversation.

up

Mino said, handing her a sleek black business card. The name printed on it in elegant script

King

President of Kell Enterprise

address

heard of it. Ranked among the top five publicly listed companies in the country, its businesses spanned the

Lockman, I don't know him at all. Why would he help me?" Aurora asked, noting the man's