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.

free tonight? Let me treat you to dinner. It's been a while since we've seen each other," Susan said,

Pick a place, and I'll come," Marcos replied, his voice

interested in buying his perfume rights had walked away. Even with the significant concessions he had offered, none of

he understood there was

man had turned against him entirely in retaliation for his angering Aurora. Now, Julian was sabotaging him from the

wasn't the sole reason. A few charity events could have smoothed things over, and he had already

leaving him with no choice but to rely on his

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

Her time with Hayden these past

she couldn't see a future with Hayden, she would find her own elsewhere. Aurora, Hayden, I won't let you have the last

passed by the study and saw Hayden buried in

handsome-just like the man she had fallen for years ago. But

dreamed that being with him would bring her happiness.

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being together didn't guarantee happiness. If his heart wasn't with her, nothing she did

that was the case, why should she keep humiliating herself by waiting for

softly, stepping

with cold detachment. To him, she

is it?" he asked, his

time he looked at her like that, she felt a pang of sorrow. She was his

she?

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

know," he replied, his gaze already back on his files. He didn't ask where she

insignificant to him? His