Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora had intended to tell Julian about what had happened, but he had come home late, and he'd had quite a bit to drink.

Although not completely drunk, he was mildly tipsy. Still, he made an effort to stay clear-headed, cleaned himself up thoroughly, and only then lay down in bed. Even under such circumstances, he thought of Aurora, afraid the lingering scent of alcohol might bother her.

"Sorry, Aurora, I came home late tonight," he said softly, pulling her into his arms with an apologetic tone.

"It's okay, Julian. Get some rest," Aurora replied, noticing the exhaustion in his eyes. She decided to tell him tomorrow, not wanting to burden him further.

She nestled her head against his chest, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist. His familiar scent calmed her.

Usually, it was Aurora who fell asleep first while Julian stayed up late. But tonight, perhaps due to the alcohol, Julian bid her goodnight and quickly drifted off. Aurora, lying close to him, also slipped into a deep sleep. Whoever that person was, she had no reason to be afraid. She would face whatever came her way.

At dawn the next morning, Aurora woke up early with no trace of her previous melancholy. Julian, after a full night's rest, had sobered up as well.

Seeing Aurora already dressed, Julian pulled her into his arms. "Little Bunny, waking up to see you every day is such a blessing."

Aurora understood the depth of his words. He was likely remembering the lonely mornings of his past, waking up alone after a night of drinking.

"Julian, you'll never be alone again," she said, hugging him back. She was about to tell him what had been on her mind the day before when Julian seemed to remember something.

"Oh, Little Bunny, I have to go on a business trip for a while. You'll need to behave at home without me," he said with a smile.

"A business trip? Where to?" Aurora asked. Although business trips were nothing new to them, the thought of him leaving still made her reluctant to let him go.

"Paris. Last night, I had dinner with the CEO of Life Corporation. She's interested in expanding into the Clothville market, and I'm eager to break into the French market," Julian explained briefly, and Aurora immediately understood.

"So, you're forming a partnership?" she asked. Aurora had always been aware of Julian's ambition, though it was usually hidden behind his love for her.

assets in Europe, but

long will you be

take you with me. I'll go crazy if I can't see you for a whole month," Julian said,

own work lately, knew she couldn't abandon

New Year. I'll come back early-I can't bear to be away

"When are you leaving?"

Rock, and Phil will be stepping in to

off; I'll see you off instead," Aurora suggested after glancing at the time. There was just

things for you," Aurora said, letting go of

and more like a wife, carefully preparing her

organized his clothes. In the past, he never liked to bring much on business

and ties

what you need, having it all prepared and within reach is much more convenient," Aurora said as she arranged his outfits. Each set of

luggage, he was visibly surprised. In the past, his boss traveled light, taking only essential documents and a passport. But today, with two fully packed

burdened, found it heartwarming. As he put it, this was what a home

the airport, Rock handled the check-in and baggage drop-off while Julian and Aurora stood near the security

the first time I'm seeing you off,"

as a vacation,

drew the attention of everyone around them. Even from a distance, the chemistry between the two

night, Mr. Barnet left in such a hurry because he couldn't bear to leave his beauty behind," a playful female voice

group of people approaching. Leading them was a woman in

a long coat that fell to her calves-a style only someone with a model-like figure could pull off. Standing taller than Aurora, she was likely around 5'8" (173 cm), and her high

aura.

makeup, and her amber-colored eyes gleamed with

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