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 with her!" Tina snapped

but not me. You have a scar from a C-section. Before you returned to the family all those years ago, you must have had a child. So

If there had been even the slightest chance back then, she would never

If she didn't return to

was burdened with responsibilities that others couldn't imagine. She

herself to spare her child. The

she worried about the challenges Aurora might face, it was still better than the alternative.

soon. Otherwise, the chaos within the family will spiral out of control," Erica said, her concern evident. "Years ago, your mother fought so hard to bring you back. You turned the tide and restored the family. Now, the situation is eerily similar. Those vultures are just

daughter to suffer the same

glamorous head of the family. But deep down, she knew her life was hollow. She

she thought of her child's face, the pain 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

about you," Erica said

to cover her

upset you. Take your medicine," Erica urged, panic in her

tablets

is my daughter. And it's precisely because I've been unhappy

an heir. She's your only child. If you let someone else take

I need some time alone," Tina said, her