Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 500: The Curse

"Hello, I'm Mira, the project lead for this. Please, have a seat."

Her teeth gleamed white, her radiant smile reminiscent of the subtle shimmer of pearl earrings. Though young, Mira exuded a mature confidence, far from naïve.

Aurora sat down with her again. Mira was professional, her questions sharp and beyond the scope of the contract. Fortunately, Aurora had prepared thoroughly.

Years of business experience had taught Aurora how to handle situations like this. Collaborating with intelligent people was always a pleasure-half a sentence often sufficed, and the other party would immediately understand.

After their discussion, Mira made her decision. "Alright, it's settled. Your company will draft a detailed contract within three days. Once our president reviews it, we'll provide final feedback."

"Understood. I'll have my team include all the points we've discussed," Aurora replied, then hesitated. "Mira, I have a small request."

"No need to be formal," Mira said warmly. "We've been talking for over an hour now, and I feel we get along quite well. Just tell me what's on your mind."

Aurora feigned casualness. "To be honest, I've always admired your president. She's done such an incredible job with R Enterprise. I've always dreamed of meeting her. Since we're working together, could you introduce me? It would mean a lot to me."

Mira's eyes flickered briefly, then she smiled. "Of course. Our president is upstairs. I'll take you to meet her right now."

Aurora could hardly contain her excitement, though she maintained her composure. Her mother had gone to great lengths to avoid acknowledging her, clearly wanting to keep her existence a secret.

"Follow me," Mira said, leading Aurora toward the elevator. As she turned, a subtle smirk played on her lips.

The elevator doors opened, and they stepped out. Standing just outside was Erica, her expression changing the moment she saw Aurora with Mira.

Erica had been clear in her instructions: any additional requests from Aurora, including meeting the president, were to be denied.

Aurora greeted cheerfully, her spirits lifting at the sight of the woman. It felt like she was one step

recently

in Clothville, I mentioned I'd visit Tina when I got to New York. Has she forgotten about

between the two women, her curiosity piqued. "Miss Montgomery wanted to meet our family head. Since she's in the office today, I brought

a cold glare. This woman

her office? I'll head in now," Aurora said, her gaze fixed on the door to

stopping her but knew it was too late. Aurora, perhaps anticipating resistance, moved quickly

Mira, her voice icy. "The president specifically ordered not to see her. Why

her own daughter? I simply feel a bond with my cousin and want to help her," Mira said with a

your words," Erica

not stupid. For three years, the president has secretly supported her. Aurora looks so much like her-anyone with

you gain from this?"

But it benefits the R family," Mira replied firmly. "You know the state of things. The president's health worsens daily. If her daughter doesn't return to inherit the family, the wolves lurking in the shadows will devour her the moment she falters.

unable to argue

her back to the door. That lonely silhouette overlapped with the gentle image Aurora held in

the world, as though all vitality had been stripped away. Outside, rain streaked across the glass, but she stood motionless, lost

desolate valley, its fragrance delicate yet evoking an ache

woman coughed softly. "Erica, bring me a cup

Hearing the frail tone in her mother's voice, she quickly moved to pour

all these years, how have you been, Mom? Aurora's heart

the powerful head of the R family, yet why do

urge to embrace her mother's fragile frame from behind

she suddenly noticed the woman standing silently nearby. Her eyes widened. "You... How did you get in