Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

A crowd of reporters surrounded Marcos, a scene that was once common in his life. Back then, the questions were always pleasant, allowing him to bask in the limelight with his warm smile, graceful demeanor, and gentlemanly charm in front of the

cameras.

But today, the questions were sharp and cutting, culminating in inquiries about his relationship with Susan.

"Mr. Giron, are you and Miss Simmons officially together?"

"Is it true that Miss Simmons left the entertainment industry and got divorced because of you?"

"Miss Simmons, what do you think of Mr. Giron's press conference today?"

The relentless flashes of the cameras were blinding, directed squarely at Susan's face. Flustered, she found the scene both familiar and alien. She had left the entertainment industry some time ago, hoping to return to a normal life. Who would have thought she'd get pulled into another abyss?

Was Aurora her nemesis? Every time Susan crossed paths with Aurora, misfortune seemed to follow. Years ago, her downfall had been orchestrated by Aurora. Now, even though she had left the entertainment industry and had nothing to do with her anymore, Aurora reappeared, intertwining their fates once again.

The reporters' relentless questions reopened old wounds that had barely begun to heal. It felt as though someone had forcefully ripped them apart, sprinkling salt on the exposed flesh for all to see. Susan was in agony, but no one cared. Instead, they trampled on her pride without hesitation.

"Stop taking pictures, please, I beg you. I'm no longer a public figure," she pleaded. "Miss Simmons, just give us a response," one reporter pressed.

But polite interactions didn't sell headlines. The media thrived on sensationalism, disregarding the harm their stories might cause as long as they got their scoop.

the reporters, Susan's mind raced through the memories of her life. Her first encounter with Hayden in high school. Her first meeting with Aurora. The first time she buried her feelings for Hayden deep inside her heart. The first time she vowed to have him at

Aurora's heart-wrenching expression on her eighteenth birthday. Then came the day Susan finally got together with Hayden, thinking she

quickly rose to stardom, suppressing competition, acting like

a mirror of her past misdeeds- manipulating scandals about others

world shattered the day Aurora returned. Anxiety consumed her as Hayden sought Aurora out again and

where she pushed her into the ocean. At that moment, she had thought how wonderful it would be

scandals crashing down on her. Susan didn't dare step outside her

sought solace in Marcos's arms. She thought everything had ended. Yet today's events forced

Please stop!" Susan murmured repeatedly, her

pale her face had become, her eyes lifeless, her body swaying on

the ground. Already in a foul mood, Marcos grew even more furious seeing her unconscious.

his voice like that of a raging lion. The reporters,

moment, Marcos carried Susan away. Holding her fragile body, a pang of guilt

didn't everyone deserve a chance to

luxury, had never endured such hardships. But in the past few months, she had been dragged from heaven to earth, enduring

human, too. She could feel

about how he had once considered abandoning her. But seeing her so frail now, he couldn't bear

from all future hardships. At this moment, he didn't care about the losses he might suffer or how badly things might end for

an actress. Marcos remembered how Susan had once said that

him, she wouldn't have quit

be it. Whatever hardships lay ahead, they