Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 499: Mom Will Protect You

"Why is she here?" Tina's heart tightened as she spotted Aurora. She thought she'd come looking for her. Aurora had called multiple times earlier, but Tina hadn't returned a single call.

"She's probably here for the Stefani property," Erica replied calmly. "You've already reviewed their company's proposal. Didn't you personally decide to sell it to them?"

Erica had long known the truth-Aurora was Tina's daughter. Tina, however, never admitted it. But if she wasn't her daughter, would Tina have chosen to sell such a prime piece of real estate to Aurora's company?

Over a dozen companies had come to negotiate for the property, many of which had superior credentials, stronger backgrounds, and even offered better prices.

Over the years, Tina had quietly supported Aurora's company multiple times. Although she never used R Enterprise's name, she had secretly arranged for her friends to step in and help. Aurora remained unaware of all this.

How else could a young woman with no money or connections have taken her company public in just three years in a competitive commercial city like this? Tina's unseen efforts had paved the way for her success. And now, this property sale was yet another favor Tina had orchestrated.

"Isn't it usually Asher who handles company matters? Why is she here today?" Tina frowned, her delicate brows knitting together.

"I wouldn't know," Erica replied.

"It's too late to cancel now. Mira will meet with her. Let's hope she doesn't notice anything. If she asks to see me, tell her I'm not at the office," Tina said, her tone steady.

But deep down, Tina felt unsettled. Aurora's resemblance to her might raise suspicions with Mira.

"Alright, I'll make the arrangements. But, Mistress, are you truly planning to never acknowledge her? Especially with the family in such disarray now." Erica's voice held a hint of hesitation.

I have nothing to do

might fool others, but not me. You have a scar from a C-section. Before you returned to the family all those years

even the slightest chance back then, she

have done? If she didn't return to her family, what would have

she was burdened with responsibilities that others couldn't imagine. She had no choice in her birth

herself to spare her child. The truth was something

the alternative. Bringing her back

fought so hard to bring you

concern!" Tina's voice rose in anger. "Do you want my daughter to suffer the same fate as me? Do you think I've been happy for even

blade. Outwardly, she was the glamorous head of the family. But deep down, she knew her life was hollow. She felt like a walking corpse,

became unbearable, like a knife slicing her heart. Words couldn't capture the anguish she felt. All she knew was that everything she did was for Aurora's sake, to give her a chance to live

worried about you," Erica said

grabbed a tissue to cover her mouth, pulling it away

please, don't let this upset you. Take

fumbled for her pills, swallowing the white tablets

precisely because I've been unhappy that I don't want her to live

She's your only child. If you let someone else take over, how will you honor your

piety. Now leave me. I need some time alone," Tina said, her