Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

The situation had completely shifted. Aurora now held the upper hand, and no one wanted to be the one forced into a passive position. With control firmly in her grasp, how could she possibly relinquish it so easily?

Mira had never expected this young girl to be so formidable. It was the first time someone had spoken to her in such a way.

"Aurora, you need to understand something. I am very interested in making this collaboration happen, but don't forget-if I work with Julian, he won't lose anything. On the contrary, he'll earn a significant sum and expand into the European market.

This would be beneficial for both of us. By helping me, you're also helping him. Yet, you're speaking to me like this. Does his future mean so little to you?"

Mira's tone was sharp and accusatory, painting Aurora as though she were in the wrong. It was a negotiation tactic, applying pressure at just the right moment.

But Aurora was no stranger to such games. How could she allow herself to be manipulated by Mira?

Instead of being intimidated, Aurora's aura grew even stronger, almost as if she were rebounding with greater force. She maintained her smile as she looked at Mira.

"Miss Mira, I think you've misunderstood something. The so-called benefits you speak of are nothing but your own imagination. Neither Julian nor I care about those things. Julian's career is thriving right now. Even if, hypothetically, his business fails, his company collapses, and he's left with nothing, he still has me.

Compared to your wealth, my assets might seem insignificant, but they're more than enough to support the two of us. The fame and money you mention aren't necessities for us-they're just bonuses. Nice to have, but not essential."

Aurora's words were light and effortless, yet they turned the situation around with ease. Mira clenched her teeth in frustration. She'd encountered a true opponent today.

Aurora was far sharper and more eloquent than Mira had anticipated. She had struck at Mira's weak points with precision, turning them into weapons against her.

win. What you and Julian don't care about, I care about deeply. Tell me your terms," Mira conceded, lowering

once-proud queen bowed her head before Aurora, and only then did the fire in Aurora's

been this straightforward earlier, we wouldn't have needed to waste so much time. Trust

trust me, Miss Montgomery. No one willingly exposes their weaknesses to others-not

help you advocate for this, but you'll need to agree to one condition of mine," Aurora

up her sleeve. When Julian had called Aurora "Little Bunny," Mira had almost believed

fifty-fifty profit

fought her way through it and wasn't as kind and gentle as she might appear on the surface. If she were, she wouldn't

secure better terms for Julian. After all, while they were already wealthy, who ever said no to more

free. The

was worth billions. Ten percent of the profits would amount to hundreds of millions-a substantial loss for Mira, and

the key to this deal. Only he can make it happen. Isn't that worth the price?" Aurora said as she casually

the key, but my team is doing the work. Shouldn't I be compensated for my efforts? Besides,

had told Julian in Paris that she was willing to give him twenty percent. On the surface, it seemed generous, but Mira

only made such offers when she

of frustration and anger. Aurora remained

her watch. "It's getting late, and I have other important matters to attend to. I'm afraid I won't be able to

unmistakable undertone-it was time for Mira to

She was being led by the nose

girl!

the most humiliating moment of her career. She had