Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora spotted Julian as well. Beside him stood Mira and two others, one of whom looked like an assistant. Before Julian could greet them, the two strangers noticed Gore and approached him warmly.

"Hello," they said.

"Hi," Gore replied.

"Your girlfriend is so beautiful," one of the foreigners complimented.

The moment Julian heard the word "girlfriend," his expression darkened further. "Sorry, she is my girl!" he said coldly.

Everyone was a bit confused. Both sides seemed to know each other, and the woman standing next to Gore turned out to be Julian's girlfriend? The world truly was full of surprises.

The atmosphere grew awkward for a moment, but Aurora remained calm and collected. She stepped forward to greet them without the slightest sign of discomfort. "Since we're all friends, why don't we have lunch together?" Mira suggested.

The group agreed, except for Gore, who was visibly displeased. He had taken an early flight to get there, not to watch Aurora and Julian flaunt their affection.

Julian and Gore had crossed paths before, but neither had expected to meet again under these circumstances.

Julian immediately placed his arm around Aurora's waist, positioning himself between her and Gore. He had thought keeping her close in Clothville would ensure her safety, but now, the woman who had been nestled in his embrace that morning was suddenly standing beside another man.

Julian wasn't sure if he had underestimated Aurora's charm or overestimated his own capabilities. Either way, it tired him. Aurora's knack for attracting attention left him helpless.

Though he reminded himself that Aurora and Gore were likely just work associates- given her position as a DO-he couldn't suppress his displeasure.

chose the seat to Aurora's left, while Gore, unbothered,

me sitting here?" Gore said after

to move with others around, so

isn't generous at

Gore enjoyed stirring the pot-he had done it with Asher in

could explode, Aurora reached out to gently tug on his hand, soothing

the conversation stayed

the conversation easily. Julian, though equally knowledgeable, was naturally reserved and rarely wasted words. When he did speak, his

beside him, he had no interest in engaging the group. Instead, he focused

set it aside to cool before offering it to her. He also picked out her favorite dishes, meticulously

no exaggeration to say he was serving her. At home, he took it even further-if he could chew the food for her, he probably would.

accustomed to his care. Now, it felt natural

who knew how much Aurora meant to Julian, couldn't help but feel a pang of envy. This iron-fisted CEO, feared by his rivals, was now so gentle

himself a ladies' man, prided himself on being charming and gentlemanly. He had

watching Julian's behavior toward Aurora, Gore finally understood why she had chosen Julian and rejected

affections were fleeting-he

was different. She had been one of the few women Gore couldn't win over, and now he understood why. She was fiercely

loved Julian, but she didn't depend on him. She remained true to herself,

his part, gave her the freedom to spread her wings, a lesson Gore

and Julian, one that set them apart from

occasionally offering a dish to