Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 516: The Competition

Early the next morning, Aurora woke up feeling refreshed and went to work with Julian. The moment she stepped into the office, every employee was stunned.

Since the company's founding, Aurora had rarely shown her face. For months, she had been absent, and if not for their salaries being paid on time, many employees would have assumed the company was in trouble.

Ian, however, no longer looked at Aurora with the affection he once had. Over the past two months, his relationship with Heather had flourished.

The two shared similar backgrounds and personalities, making their connection feel natural and inevitable.

During this time, Mona had not been idle either. She had brought in numerous advanced resources from abroad, and the company had begun developing its own skincare products.

Heather had been assigned to the fashion department, where several foreign designers had been hired. Everything had started to fall into place.

Even without Aurora's presence, the company had been running smoothly. However, since most of the resources were still in the investment phase, the company had yet to turn a profit.

Fortunately, the company's benefits and resources were excellent, and the employees were motivated. Everyone, that is, except for Gemma, who was constantly fuming.

She had thought that with Aurora gone, she and Ian would finally have a chance to be together. But to her frustration, Ian had inexplicably ended up with Heather.

This was driving her crazy.

Gemma's face was perpetually sour as she watched Ian and Heather constantly exchanging shy glances.

Both of them were inexperienced in relationships, which made their interactions all the more awkward and sweet.

In the morning, Ian would stop by to bring Heather a coffee. "Um... I picked this up on the way," he'd mumble.

Heather's cheeks would flush. "Thank you. This is my favorite flavor."

They'd exchange a quick glance, blushing, before looking away just as quickly.

Heather would return the favor and bring Ian a milk tea. "I happened to buy two," she'd

reply, his face

sight of their innocent interactions made Gemma seethe. She was convinced Heather was faking her innocence. In this day and age, what kind of

Heather's demeanor screamed pretense. She was sure the woman

deepened, Gemma grew so impatient that she began

background was spotless. She was a blank slate, pure and unsullied. Gemma had been planning to use anything she found to expose Heather's so-called

made Gemma more annoyed. In a world where few women were truly simple,

two exchange shy looks in front of her every day was driving her insane. But soon, the fashion and cosmetics departments would be moving to

as Gemma was starting to

at home, Aurora's work

paired with slim black trousers. In her hand was the

every step carried an

having heard in advance about Aurora's return, greeted her at the

good thing you've been here. The company

coming along? I heard Marcos is about to launch his," Mona inquired. Back

it yet? It's been months," Aurora

wouldn't have gone to New York, nor would she have met Denis Vukic. In a way, she had Marcos to thank for teaching her a new

left, many companies refused to work with him because

when Marcos lowered the price, no one wanted

risk.

the spokesperson. Marcos had no choice but to pull the perfume

with Susan broke out. People accused

the affair. With such a scandal, how

been laying low for a few months, waiting for the matter to blow over before

to release it on Christmas." Mona laid out the details. "Christmas, huh? Perfect. I'd like to see whose perfume becomes more popular-mine or his,"

prompting Aurora to

created a perfume? That fast?" Mona asked, her face

took years to bring a classic perfume to market. Even the shortest timelines required at least a