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.

worry about me. I'm pregnant with his child now. I just want to give my baby a proper home," Alison said before quickly hanging up the

left Aurora feeling conflicted. Alison had once been consumed by revenge, and

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

consuming power of hatred better than Aurora. It had fueled her own survival for so long, but now, it seemed Ivy had

"Mona, this isn't the way back," she said, snapping

car following us. I

a black car trailing them. It looked suspiciously like the one she'd seen earlier when buying

head toward the city center. The more

the same strategy. The busier the roads, the harder it would be for anyone to follow them

rush hour, and the streets were congested. Mona skillfully merged from a side road into

was experienced, weaving through the traffic

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situation was unsettling-whoever was following them clearly had their sights

Aurora instructed before quickly getting out of the

a car caught in the traffic jam, a pair of sharp, predatory eyes tracked Aurora's fleeting

we

a man's low

switching to a taxi to get home. Only after stepping inside her house did she finally feel a sense

Mrs. Hill's voice startled her from behind, nearly making her jump out of her

Hill, do you have to walk so silently? You scared me half

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

come back yet?" Aurora glanced at the empty living

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