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.

worry, I've taken note of everything you said. But for

was, indeed, hungry. Her thoughts felt sharper now, and the future

dishes were exquisite, but Aurora ate quickly. "Mr. Raymond, I came here today for two things. I think

good, but not entirely complete. Here's what I suggest-when I return, I'll draft a preliminary

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

to collaborate, I'll gift the ruby to

away. While $1.5 million wasn't much to Aurora, she

finalized our cooperation

you don't

"That's not it."

you feel uncomfortable accepting it, Miss Montgomery, think of it as a deposit."

committed to the

filled with excitement, her mind racing with ideas about expanding her brand

she relied solely on her own efforts, her growth would take a long time. But

The last time he saw a similar expression on another woman's

was satisfied by fulfilling her ambitions. If she were a man, she'd already be a king in the business world, commanding storms

she started late, her

say, but seeing her so excited, he decided this dynamic was good

satisfaction. He wanted

because he knew his aggression would

back," Kyle Raymond asked as they exited

Aurora quickly retreated into the

thought

occasionally uttering a sound to

turned to look and