Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 482: Finally Giving Up

Days had passed since the Aurora incident, and Susan assumed NE had already finalized the perfume deal. But now, hearing his tone, things didn't sound promising.

"Is it because of me?" Susan asked, already knowing the answer. The company's attitude toward her had made it clear. If there had been any chance of salvaging the situation, they wouldn't have treated her this way.

Her manager had been overwhelmed these past days, dealing with the fallout of her terminated contracts. Every brand she endorsed had canceled their agreements, leaving her to pay penalty fees one after another.

Her reputation had plummeted to rock bottom. NE mentioning Susan as an ambassador to other companies was enough for them to react like Aurora had- completely unwilling to collaborate.

Deadlines kept being pushed back, and even NE's team began advising him to give up on Susan. But he had already made a promise, and he couldn't bear to see the disappointment on Susan's face.

He was still trying to figure things out. If all else failed, he knew he'd have to resort to the last option.

"It's not your fault. I'll handle it," he reassured her.

Susan knew perfectly well it was because of her. She was deliberately taking advantage of Marcos' feelings, refusing to let go.

If she truly cared about him, the best thing she could do was step back willingly. But Susan had pinned all her hopes on Marcos, and no matter what happened, she wouldn't give up.

She also knew Marcos still had one last card to play-his family's company, Clothville, the leader in skincare products.

Such a powerful resource, and yet he had chosen not to use it. If no other buyer stepped forward to acquire the perfume rights, Marcos would be forced to play his final card.

This was exactly what Susan was counting on. With Clothville's reputation, there might even be a chance to restore her image.

However, this went against Marcos' principles. He had always avoided leveraging his family's influence. But things had reached such a critical point that there was no other way.

Are you free tonight? Let me treat you to dinner. It's been a while since we've seen each other," Susan said, determined to tighten her grip on him, ensuring she

a place, and I'll come," Marcos replied,

stared at the documents in his hands. Every company interested in buying his perfume rights had walked away. Even with the significant concessions he had offered, none of them were

down, he understood there was another

for his angering Aurora.

scandal, he knew that wasn't the sole reason. A few charity events could have smoothed things over, and

of it mattered. His efforts were met with rejection, leaving

had promised Susan, and he wouldn't be the one

with Hayden these past

find her own elsewhere. Aurora, Hayden,

taking a shower and changing into fresh clothes, Susan passed by the study

looked so focused, so handsome-just like the man she had fallen for years ago.

was a time when Susan dreamed that being with him would bring her happiness. Of course, that dream always involved eliminating Aurora

is eagerly waiting for you! She had believed this for so long.

didn't guarantee happiness. If his

why should she keep

called softly, stepping into

and looked up at her with cold detachment. To him,

he asked,

that, she felt a pang of sorrow. She was

she?

stepping closer, letting the scent of her perfume waft toward him. Surely,

already back on his files. He didn't ask where

insignificant to him? His indifference hurt her