Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 488: The Mrs. Alvarez Scandal

Hayden heard Aurora's voice on the other end of the call. It sounded both unfamiliar and familiar, a voice he hadn't heard in so long that he couldn't even remember the last time they spoke.

"Aurora," he said, his tone carrying a hint of melancholy and loneliness.

"Mr. Alvarez? What made you think of calling me?" Aurora's response was casual, as if Hayden was merely an acquaintance.

"Nothing important. I just wanted to check in on you. I heard you went to New York." Had they really reached the point where even small talk between friends felt strange?

Aurora smiled faintly. "Yes, I came here to relax." Of course, she had no intention of telling him the truth.

Hearing the lightness in her tone, Hayden realized she had truly moved on. The one who couldn't let go of their past was him.

"How's your hand?" Aurora asked when he didn't respond.

"It's the same-neither good nor bad. I'll live with it for the rest of my life."

Those words brought Aurora back to that night. If it hadn't been for Hayden, she wouldn't be here, safe and unharmed.

"I'm sorry." What else could she say? What had happened was irreversible, and time could not be turned back.

"It's fine. I didn't call to talk about that. I just wanted to hear your voice and know that you're doing well. That's all." In his mind, Hayden imagined what Aurora might look like at that moment. Was she standing or sitting? Was she at home or out somewhere? Not being able to see her left his imagination running wild.

before. Mr. Alvarez, I've got something to take care of on my

colder. Don't forget

leaving Hayden staring at his phone, now filled with the hum of

everyone-no more, no less. For Aurora, who was diligently studying the art of perfumery, her days seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. But for Hayden, Susan, and even Marcos,

dinner, waiting for Asher and Denis Vukic to return. As soon as Asher entered,

"Big news! Huge news!"

Take your shoes off! This isn't our house," Aurora

at this-Clothville's got a huge story breaking.

shook her head as she ladled food from the pot. "Where would I find the time? I

excitement, it couldn't be. If it were bad news about Julian, he wouldn't show her. And if

already behind bars. Aurora couldn't imagine what other

it for you." Asher handed her a tablet, practically bouncing with joy. Aurora had barely glanced at the screen when Denis Vukic walked in. The moment he saw Asher

you trying to die? Because I can help you

dare mess around with Denis Vukic anymore. If he left the place messy, he'd be the

bickered, playful as always. With Asher's presence, Denis Vukic had softened, his once-cold demeanor now carrying

leaned against the counter, engrossed in the news. The headline read: Mrs. Alvarez Spends the Night

Susan in the story. No wonder Asher was so excited. Hadn't Susan been blacklisted by her company? How had

it was impossible. Susan loved Hayden too much to cheat. Of all the people in the world, she was the least likely to stray. Otherwise, why would she have gone to such lengths to take Hayden

disbelief grew. The article detailed how Susan had dined with a local businessman, shared intimate moments, and spent the