Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Outside, snowflakes were falling gently, but inside, it was warm like spring. Aurora's voice was melodious, clear like a mountain stream, smooth and captivating.

Most of the time, he was the one in control-whether at the company or in bed. Everyone was used to bowing their heads, gauging his mood to act accordingly.

He had grown tired of such a life long ago. But meeting Aurora brought a ripple of change. Watching her speak passionately, her face glowing with enthusiasm, he suddenly felt life wasn't so monotonous after all.

He didn't interrupt Aurora, letting her share her ideas freely. At first, he thought that any woman succeeding in business must rely on either family connections or a man's support.

But listening to Aurora, he realized how wrong he had been. Aurora didn't rely on anyone. She was entirely her own foundation.

Not only did she possess remarkable judgment, but she also had an execution ability he hadn't seen in himself for years. She was born for the business world, with a sharp and clear mind.

He had barely made a suggestion, and in such a short time, she had already sketched out a rough plan. It wasn't fully formed yet, but anyone with a knack for business would applaud her proposal.

"Mr. Raymond, what do you think?" Aurora finally paused after speaking for about twenty minutes.

"Thirsty?"

"Huh?" Aurora blinked, caught off guard. She was still immersed in her grand vision, and his question threw her off.

"Talking so much-doesn't your throat feel dry?"

"A little."

"Then drink more water. The food will be here soon."

"Mr. Raymond, you weren't joking earlier, were you?" Aurora suddenly felt uneasy. After speaking for so long and receiving no feedback from Kyle Raymond, doubt crept in.

"Why would I joke with you? Don't worry, I've taken note of everything you said. But for now, I think

Her thoughts felt sharper now, and the future seemed

"Mr. Raymond, I came here today for two things. I think it's

Your ideas are good, but not entirely complete. Here's what I suggest-when I return,

But now, you should give me your account details. The meal's done." Aurora

gift the ruby

$1.5 million wasn't much to Aurora,

finalized

are you saying you don't want to work

"That's not it."

If you feel uncomfortable accepting it, Miss Montgomery,

flickered. A deposit meant he was committed to the cooperation, which

proposal, then." Aurora was filled with excitement, her mind

solely on her own efforts, her growth would take a long time. But with his help,

elated young woman before him. The last time he saw a similar expression on another woman's face was when he

different. She was satisfied by fulfilling her ambitions. If she were

she

had a few more things to say, but seeing her so excited, he

brought him a sense of satisfaction. He wanted to see her smile and

because he knew his aggression

take you back," Kyle Raymond asked

of wind hit them, and Aurora quickly retreated into the

back, she continued talking about her ideas. Kyle Raymond thought he must be going mad-he had fallen in

uttering a sound to show

He turned to look and found Aurora