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.

we've seen each other," Susan

replied, his voice weary, before hanging up the

in buying his perfume rights had walked away. Even with the significant concessions he had offered, none of them were willing to proceed. Susan had become a liability no

understood there was another force

retaliation for his angering Aurora. Now, Julian was sabotaging him

because of Susan's scandal, he knew that wasn't the sole reason. A few charity events could

met with rejection, leaving him with no choice but to rely

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

Her time with Hayden these past days had left her feeling exhausted.

Hayden, she would find her own elsewhere. Aurora, Hayden, I won't let you have

and changing into fresh clothes, Susan passed by the study and

handsome-just like the man she had fallen

was a time when Susan dreamed that being with him would bring her happiness. Of course, that

free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! She had believed this for so

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

she keep humiliating herself by

softly,

and looked up at her with cold detachment. To him, she wasn't his

it?" he asked, his tone

he looked at her like that, she felt a pang

she?

out," she said, stepping closer, letting the scent of her perfume waft toward him. Surely, a husband would ask where his wife was going

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

she truly so insignificant to him? His