Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

It had been a long time since Aurora last heard from Alison Walker. She hadn't expected Alison to call her, let alone to share something as startling as news about Genevieve.

"Genevieve's sentence has already been decided. Even if she's to be released early, her time inside was far too short for someone to get her out. It must've taken someone with real influence. Seems like Ivy has found herself a powerful backer," Aurora murmured.

"That's right. Funny thing is, I only found out because a friend of mine works there. We caught up yesterday, and she quietly mentioned it during our conversation," Alison replied.

"Do you know who got her out?" Aurora wasn't particularly worried about Ivy coming after her. She simply wanted to know who was behind it so she could prepare herself. "That, I don't know. All I heard is that it's someone from... the underworld. Someone with connections on both sides of the law. So... you get it. Getting someone out isn't exactly hard for a person like that," Alison said, leaving her words hanging in the air.

As someone who grew up in a wealthy family, Aurora understood all too well that not everything could withstand the light of scrutiny. It wasn't just the criminal world-many legitimate businesses weren't exactly clean.

The ties between government and business were undeniable, and the lines between crime and authority were often blurred. Like the roots of a tree, everything seemed interconnected beneath the surface. On the outside, the tree might appear lush and thriving, but underground, darkness prevailed.

"Thank you for telling me this. I'll be cautious," Aurora said sincerely.

"There's no need to thank me. You're a good person," Alison's voice carried an almost ethereal quality, distant and dreamlike.

Thinking about how they'd first met, Aurora couldn't help but smile faintly. Alison Walker, who had once been so guarded, was now voluntarily warning her of potential danger.

"How are things on your end?" Aurora asked.

"Paul and I are getting married," Alison said suddenly.

It had only been a few months since they last saw each other, yet to Aurora, it felt like a lifetime had passed. Now, things had taken such an unexpected turn.

"You're still young. Is it worth tying yourself down because of hatred?" Aurora sighed. She remembered when Paul and Alison were just casual lovers. Everything that had happened since had led to this moment, changing them both.

now. I just want to give my baby a proper

once been consumed by revenge, and while she'd succeeded, everything had changed in the

blinded by hatred was Ivy. She thought back to their last meeting when Ivy had

ignored her, and she knew it had likely broken Ivy's heart. No one understood the consuming power of hatred better than Aurora. It had fueled her own survival for so long, but now,

interrupted when she noticed something was off. "Mona, this isn't the way back," she said,

the moment I picked you up, there's been a car following us. I thought it was strange, so I

noticed anything unusual outside. But now, glancing back, she saw a black car trailing them. It looked suspiciously like the

warning, Aurora's expression darkened. "Mona, head toward the

the roads, the harder it

Mona skillfully merged from a side road into

car behind them seemed aware of their tactic, maintaining a steady distance. But Mona was experienced, weaving through the traffic until the black car was finally out

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Montgomery," Mona said, her tone serious. The situation was unsettling-whoever

be careful too. Stay alert," Aurora instructed before quickly getting out of the

car caught in the traffic jam, a pair of sharp,

we continue

Let's head back," a man's

made her way to a nearby subway station, taking the train before switching to a taxi

pale-like you've seen a ghost!" Mrs. Hill's voice startled her from behind, nearly making her jump out of

Hill, do you have to walk so silently? You

What happened to you? You don't look well," Mrs.

back yet?" Aurora

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