Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Julian noticed that Aurora had come out without drying her hair. He stood up and handed her a dry towel. "You didn't dry your hair again."

"I'm used to you doing it for me," Aurora replied with a light laugh, sitting obediently on the sofa while Julian gently dried her hair.

In the days he had been away, she found it hard to adjust. It was like someone used to eating only vegetables suddenly having a taste for meat, only to have to go back to their old habits. Life without Julian felt like losing a phone-disconnected and insecure. He took care of her so well, like a meticulous housekeeper, that his absence left her feeling adrift.

Every reunion after a long separation filled their hearts with warmth. After a night of intimacy, Julian had work to attend to the next morning. Aurora agreed to explore the city on her own once she woke up. She wasn't new to traveling abroad, so Julian left one of his assistants to accompany her.

By the time Aurora woke up, it was already past ten in the morning. Her body bore fresh marks of their passionate night, a testament to the intensity of their time together. Politely declining the assistant's company, she decided to take a sightseeing bus and explore the city's attractions alone. Such a free-spirited trip was something she had long wanted to experience.

Today, she dressed casually, shedding her usual identity to blend in like an ordinary tourist, walking and stopping at her leisure. Occasionally, she snapped a selfie and sent it to Julian. Even in the middle of a meeting, her photos stirred his emotions, making him long to travel with her-to take countless beautiful pictures of her.

He made up his mind: once this project officially launched and Aurora got her graduation certificate, they would get married. Then, during their honeymoon, he would make sure to take a long vacation just to be with her.

Aurora visited the Colosseum, marveling at the grandeur of the ancient architecture, which silently showcased the splendor and magnificence of a bygone era. As the sun began to set, she was drawn to a shop-a quaint antique store. Feeling intrigued, she stepped inside on a whim.

The shop's decor was traditional, exuding an old-world charm. A sales assistant greeted her at the entrance. "Miss, is there anything you're looking for?"

"I'm just browsing," Aurora replied. She hadn't planned to buy anything, but the sight of familiar-looking items in a foreign land sparked her curiosity.

relics from a previous era. Her gaze fell on a red jade bracelet

in reality, it came in a variety

you have an excellent eye," the sales assistant said warmly. "This bracelet is made of the finest jade, with a vibrant luster. It's a top-tier piece, though many people shy away from red

assistant retrieved the bracelet from the display. "Why don't you try it on? This bracelet has been in our shop for

make a purchase, but since the bracelet was already handed to her, she felt it would be rude to refuse. She put it

her attention in a way nothing else had. Its deep crimson hue stood out against her fair skin, enhancing her natural beauty. "Miss, it looks stunning on you," the assistant

be very old," Aurora observed, studying the stone's texture and color. It was clearly a

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sale. Our shop used to be a pawnshop. Although we've changed our name, our true mission has always been to return these items to their rightful owners. Back then, some people had no choice but to pawn their most beloved possessions. We've

years. It's been in our family since my grandfather's time, yet no one ever took an interest

assistant's gentle words struck a chord with Aurora. "I do like this bracelet. Red jade like this

current market prices, it would cost this much." The assistant entered a figure into the calculator and showed

but as someone who had worked in the jewelry industry, Aurora knew the price was fair. The bracelet, now resting on her wrist, felt like a docile child, waiting to be taken

art- beautiful but emotionally distant. This red jade, however, resonated

to anything. Perhaps the assistant was right-this bracelet might have some unknown connection to her past, which was why she felt so drawn to

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with the bracelet on her wrist. Julian had