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.

return the favor and bring Ian a milk

would reply, his face

was convinced Heather was faking her innocence. In this day and age,

demeanor screamed pretense. She was sure

relationship deepened, Gemma grew so impatient that she began digging into Heather's past, hoping to

unsullied. Gemma had

a world where few women were truly simple, Heather

driving her insane. But soon, the fashion and cosmetics departments would be moving to separate offices,

Gemma was starting to feel better,

and sweet style at home, Aurora's work

coat over a crisp shirt, paired with slim black trousers. In her hand was the latest

step carried an air of

in advance about Aurora's return, greeted her

on a tour of the departments. "Mona, it's a good thing you've been

is about to launch his," Mona inquired. Back then, Aurora had

it yet? It's been months," Aurora replied

New York, nor would she have met Denis Vukic. In a way, she had

refused to work with him because

when Marcos lowered the price, no

risk.

as you-buying the perfume was fine, but Susan couldn't be the spokesperson. Marcos had no choice but to pull

broke out. People accused Marcos of being the third

over the affair. With such a scandal, how

few months, waiting for the

huh? Perfect. I'd like to see whose perfume becomes more popular-mine

her, prompting Aurora to go head-to-head

perfume? That fast?" Mona asked, her

to bring a classic perfume to market. Even the shortest timelines required at least a year or two for