Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

The phone was swiftly snatched away by Julian. "Little Bunny, don't misunderstand," his anxious voice came through on the other end.

Aurora thought about the man who was sometimes gentle, sometimes wickedly charming, and other times downright shameless when he was with her. But she had never seen him flustered like this.

She pictured his current expression in her mind and chuckled softly. "I won't misunderstand. I believe Julian would never do anything to betray me."

"Good, Little Bunny, you're so sweet. Where are you?" Julian asked, catching the sound

of music playing in the background on her end.

"I'm attending an auction."

"An auction?"

"Mm. I promised Candy a reward before. I've had my eye on a ruby that's up for auction tonight, so I came to take a look. By the way, why didn't you answer my call earlier?"

Aurora had tried calling Julian earlier that afternoon. His tone carried a hint of apology. "Little Bunny, I was in meetings all morning with my phone on silent. I got so busy I forgot to call you back."

"Alright, I get it. You're busy. But you'd better keep yourself in check-there are people out there with bad intentions," Aurora said, offering a subtle reminder without naming

names.

She wasn't naive. Mira had deliberately answered Julian's phone earlier, claiming he was in the shower, clearly trying to create a misunderstanding.

Aurora wasn't the type to make careless jokes like that. There was only one possible explanation: Mira was interested in Julian and had resorted to playing games to sow doubt.

Besides, while others might

by someone else's childish ploys. No relationship should crumble over an

swear to the heavens, this heart beats only for my Little Bunny," Julian said earnestly. "I'd never fool around

about to get started here," Aurora

gaze sweeping over Mira.

and I was worried your Little Bunny might get anxious if she couldn't reach you." Luckily, he hadn't overheard what

approach him. Even

he wasn't

required reciprocation. If someone loved him, that was their business-it had nothing to do with him. Julian had always been clear

He was here for one reason only: business. Beyond

with her is none of

Mr. Barnet? Let's grab lunch. I know a great French place," Mira

time, Julian realized he was indeed hungry. He took the lead, walking ahead.

that throwing herself at a man like Julian wouldn't work. Over the past few days, she

hadn't expected was that the little girl, Aurora, could remain so unwavering even after hearing her provocative words. It seemed their relationship was stronger

was confident Julian would be no exception. Even if he didn't fall for someone else, slipping up was always a

mind. The man she

or questioned him, she knew in her heart that while Julian had no interest in Mira, the same couldn't

outstanding he was-like the sun, impossible to ignore. Just the thought of Mira lingering around him made her

Mira was another. Women's hearts were naturally petty, and the deeper one's

wait unbearable.

be bothered to return to the main hall, let alone engage in polite conversation or networking. She didn't even want to handle basic social

gazing at the moon in the night sky. It was already dark

chaotic mess as