Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Gemma was truly a skilled negotiator. She took a situation that was entirely

unfavorable for her and elevated it to an unexpected height, leading everyone to unconsciously follow her logic. It felt as though denying her reasoning would make you appear foolish.

Mona, however, twirled her pen between her fingers, her expression indifferent, as if she hadn't heard a single word. Compared to her, Heather's reaction was worlds apart. Heather was so enraged her chest heaved violently, her face flushed red. She shook her head repeatedly.

"That's not true! The manager isn't like that. She's lying," Heather exclaimed.

"I'm not lying, Heather," Gemma countered smoothly. "If you were really such a good person, why were you fired by Montgomery Group? I trust that a large, reputable company like Montgomery Group wouldn't dismiss an employee without a valid

reason."

Gemma was clever. She instantly shifted the conversation to another topic, even dragging Heather's past into the spotlight. Her goal was simple: to cast doubt on Heather's character and make her seem less innocent than she appeared.

was always composed, always collected. Heather forced herself to suppress the anger rising

else. Only then will you rise above them. You may not want

the day Heather was bullied by Alison Walker in the cafeteria. Her expression at the time had

Heather wouldn't need Aurora to step in and save her. Heather knew no one was born a strong leader-not even Aurora. She had endured countless hardships and climbed step by step to reach her current position. Heather couldn't afford to let

regaining control of her emotions, Heather opened her eyes, her gaze now calm

the shift. Aurora had already made it clear that Ian and Heather were her chosen allies, her future support. Mona herself had no plans to stay here indefinitely. The New York branch had only Asher, and Mona had intended to

had observed Heather closely. Heather was smart, a quick learner, and incredibly hardworking. For a company, having such an employee was a blessing. If Heather remained an employee forever, she'd be excellent- employees only needed to follow orders,

critical moments would become a fatal flaw in leadership. As such, Mona had refrained from intervening, wanting Heather to face this challenge

steadily calmed herself, Mona noticed the change in her eyes. She was no longer the girl who lost her temper

up my past. Miss Montgomery knows exactly what happened during my time at Montgomery Group. She was my department director back then, and everyone involved in that situation knows the truth. If, as you claim, I was as terrible as you say, why would Miss Montgomery hire me? Not only that, but she entrusted me with critical tasks multiple times. Are you saying you're smarter than Miss Montgomery,

To criticize Aurora would be suicidal. How could she possibly respond to

person is something the general manager and Miss Montgomery are fully aware of. Today, we're here to discuss your deliberate actions-causing Candy's allergic reaction and sabotaging the launch event. You've been arguing endlessly, thinking I have no evidence, and that's why you feel so bold. But let me

unable to counter. Hearing that Heather had evidence made her break

staff. That's fine. We'll simply find