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.

her spirits lifting at the sight of the

what brings you here?" Erica asked cautiously. She thought of the family head, who had recently coughed up blood. If

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

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

a cold glare. This

her gaze fixed on the door to the

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

Erica turned to Mira, her voice icy. "The president

kind of mother refuses to see her own daughter? I simply feel a bond with my cousin and want to help her,"

words," Erica

her. Aurora

gain from this?"

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. She may have her reasons, but

deeply, unable

window stood a solitary figure, her back to the door.

though all vitality had been stripped away. Outside,

seemed like a solitary orchid blooming in a desolate valley, its fragrance delicate yet evoking an ache in

woman coughed softly. "Erica, bring

tone in her mother's voice, she

have you been, Mom? Aurora's heart tightened

R family, yet why

her mother's fragile frame from behind and instead handed her

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