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

of the family head, who had recently coughed up blood. If she learned Aurora was

mentioned I'd visit Tina when I got to

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

shot Mira a cold glare. This woman was nothing but

now," Aurora said, her gaze fixed on the door to the president's office. Without waiting for

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

to Mira, her voice icy. "The president specifically ordered

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

words," Erica

stupid. For three years, the president has secretly supported her. Aurora looks so much like her-anyone with eyes could see the connection," Mira

you gain from

continues. Join us for the complete experience—all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Nothing personally. But it benefits the R family," Mira replied firmly. "You know the state of things. The president's health worsens

deeply, unable

By the floor-to-ceiling window stood a solitary figure, her back to the door. That lonely silhouette overlapped with the gentle image Aurora

been stripped away. Outside, rain

in a desolate valley, its fragrance delicate yet evoking an ache

softly. "Erica, bring me a

for Erica. Hearing the frail tone in her mother's voice, she quickly moved

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

the powerful head of the R family,

urge to embrace her mother's fragile frame

the cup, about to take a sip, when she suddenly noticed the woman standing silently nearby.