Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 475: Caught in the Game

Julian had already spent an entire day with her. Now it was the second day, and Aurora secretly hoped he could stay with her even longer. But she also knew how busy he was-far busier than herself.

After lunch, they rested together, lazily watching boring TV. Aurora rarely turned the TV

on when she was alone, so the house usually remained quiet.

"Julian, rushing over here like this-what about your company?" Aurora asked, her concern evident.

"Phil's handling things. Why else do you think I called him back from New York?" Julian said, wrapping his arm around her in a gentle embrace.

"No wonder I haven't seen Phil in so long. So, you dragged him back just to overwork him? He's still a budding little flower, you know. You've got to treat him gently," Aurora teased.

"You're the only one who still sees him as a child. Sure, he likes to act spoiled, but that doesn't mean he's not capable. Don't forget, he's a prodigy who skipped multiple grades, finished his credits early, and earned double degrees.

Back when I didn't have you, I poured all my energy into work just to manage everything. Now that you're here, I want to make more time for you. That's why I brought Phil over-to give him some hands-on experience," Julian explained casually.

Once again, it was all because of her. Aurora's heart warmed. Julian always seemed to do everything with her in mind.

"Thank you, Julian. But Phil doesn't have much real-world experience. Aren't you worried he might mess something up?"

"If he messes up, I'll skin him alive. Don't worry. Rocky has been with me for years and can handle everything. A few days ago, I assigned Phil to work under Rocky so he could learn from him. With his talent, he'll figure things out quickly.

Besides, I'm not entirely hands-off. I'm only gone for a few days. It's not as serious as you think. When we're together, don't overthink things. Leave everything else to me," Julian said, gently ruffling her hair, as if to ease her worries.

"Okay," Aurora nodded, finally reassured. She stayed by Julian's side, and the two of them enjoyed peaceful, uninterrupted days that reminded her of their time on the island.

Except for the two hours each evening when she went to Denis Vukic's apartment to study perfumery, they spent every moment of the remaining twenty-two hours together.

Julian's visit, Aurora returned from her perfume lessons only to

asked, looking around

back to Clothville. Something urgent came up, so he left in a hurry. He just headed to the airport. Do you want to go

the airport now," Aurora replied. Though she felt a little disappointed Julian left without a word, she figured he must have been in a rush.

instead of heading downstairs, he pressed the

we going to the

car, we'd never catch up to him. That's why I arranged for a helicopter. This way,

thinking it made sense, though there was something odd about it. If Julian was in such

overanalyze. Soon, they reached the rooftop, where a

aboard. Aurora was

want to surprise him? Telling him in advance would ruin it," he

agreed, putting her phone

city below. The ride was much faster than

got there first, he'd

is eagerly waiting for you! The thought of giving someone a surprise

after about ten minutes of flying, Aurora

to the airport. Where are you taking me?" she

"To a special

didn't feel

she was safe. There was no way

together. Tell me, what are

not up to anything. This was all your number-one butler's idea. I'm just following

his idea. But at least tell me what this is

Asher replied with a smile, keeping his lips sealed no matter how much Aurora

on