Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 511: The Shameless Man

The sound of familiar voices echoed in the snowy night. Even without seeing their faces, one could feel the man's affection and the woman's delight.

Under the glow of the SUV's headlights, two figures emerged. Amid the swirling snow, the man held the woman's hands, blowing warm air onto them.

"Julian, we're almost home. You don't need to warm my hands anymore," Aurora said softly.

"Alright, let's go home," Julian replied, slipping her hands into his coat pocket. The two walked closely, almost inseparable, as though bound together.

Aurora glanced up and saw Susan, Hayden, and Marcos standing near the car. The three of them together looked like the most awkward gathering imaginable.

Aurora recalled being dragged by Asher to watch a spectacle not long ago-Susan had announced her withdrawal from the entertainment industry for Marcos and divorced Hayden.

To Aurora, it seemed like a sensible decision. The greatest misery for a woman was living a lifetime with a man who didn't love her.

Hayden had once told Aurora outright that his marriage to Susan was a calculated move to acquire shares in the Alvarez family business. Once he had them, he planned to discard her.

Susan's initiation of divorce was exactly what Hayden wanted. Marrying a man who schemed even during their union-how could Susan ever find true happiness?

The happiness she had displayed to the public had been nothing but a facade. Now, with the dust settled, Susan had lost her reputation. Aurora couldn't tell if it had all been worth it.

Years ago, Susan had fought tooth and nail to claim Hayden, never imagining this would be her ending. If she had known, would she have still thrown herself into the fire?

Aurora chuckled wryly. It was all Susan's choice-there was no one else to blame.

Susan, especially given

of acknowledging Marcos, given their fallout over the endorsement

"Alright."

were about to leave, Hayden stepped

been addressed, Aurora couldn't ignore him. She paused and replied, "I just

better." Hayden hesitated, wanting to say more, but the presence of others held him back.

caught the concern in his eyes and felt a bit unsettled. She had always considered

expressions, remembering how she had been

his face-not even

The realization made Susan uncomfortable. She had never received such attention

If only she had never fallen in love

bitterness, got into the

car slowly drove away, Hayden stood alone under the streetlight. Snow swirled around

statue, gazing at the warmly lit villa in the distance. He could almost

have Julian brush the snow from her hair. They'd sit together

for the fact that he wasn't

Inside, Julian inexplicably glanced out the window. His gaze locked with Hayden's, and without a word, Julian pulled the curtains shut, cutting off

coat, noticed Julian's unusual behavior. He had never been one

Aurora asked, imagining herself enjoying dinner

enjoy it

thirty minutes to prepare. "Julian, I'll head upstairs