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.

sight of the woman. It felt like

here?" Erica asked cautiously. She thought of the family head, who had recently coughed up

I mentioned I'd visit Tina when I got

glanced between the two women, her curiosity piqued. "Miss Montgomery wanted to meet our family

shot Mira a cold glare. This woman

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

Aurora, perhaps anticipating

"The president

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

your words,"

years, the president has secretly supported her. Aurora looks so much like her-anyone with eyes

gain

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

unable

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

had been stripped away. Outside, rain streaked across

like a solitary orchid blooming in a desolate valley, its fragrance delicate

softly. "Erica, bring me a

she'd mistaken her for Erica. Hearing the frail tone in her mother's voice, she quickly moved to pour the water

all these years, how have you

of the R family, yet why do you seem

the urge to embrace her mother's fragile frame

the cup, about to take a sip, when she suddenly noticed the woman standing silently nearby. Her eyes widened. "You...