Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Did he still have feelings for her? This was the question Eric most wanted an answer to. Did he still like Aurora? A few months ago, he could have confidently said yes.

But now, even he didn't know the answer. Aurora had slipped from his thoughts, replaced by the image of the troublesome woman standing before him.

When he heard she had gone on a blind date, he was furious-so much so that he wanted to chain her up and keep her within his sight forever.

"Why aren't you answering?" Emily tugged on his sleeve.

"Foolish woman," Eric muttered before turning to leave. Didn't she realize he was already starting to fall for her?

Emily stood there, utterly confused. "This man really is unpredictable."

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Aurora was in the pastry section, eating, completely out of place in the world of the elite. Kyle had come for a project, but he hadn't expected Aurora to be here as well.

He wasn't particularly interested in the project anymore-his attention was fixed on the woman eating nearby.

Ivy stood next to him like air, unnoticed. She too was watching Aurora, wondering why so many men were drawn to her.

Julian's gaze was full of adoration, the kind of look that made others envious. If only Kyle could look at her like that, Ivy thought, she would smile even in her dreams.

But Kyle, like everyone else, seemed bewitched. His eyes and heart were fixed solely on Aurora.

Aurora. The name had become a curse. No matter where Ivy went, Aurora's presence loomed over her.

She had once hoped Kyle might help her, but now it seemed like a miracle if he didn't side with Aurora against her.

The more Ivy watched, the more she felt trapped, as if caught in a giant web that bound her tightly, leaving her unable to escape.

Montgomery?" A deep voice spoke close to

hadn't approached her, Aurora had wanted to meet him. He was someone who had been close to

had a general understanding of the R family structure: the men and women

John Walsh. Mio Walsh.

this Mio Walsh was no friendly figure. His deep-set eyes seemed

do

It's hard not to know you." Aurora could sense his hostility. Perhaps her mother's decision to keep her at a distance

I feel like you look familiar, Miss Montgomery," Mio said, his

is the first time, isn't it?" Aurora replied coolly. "Miss Montgomery, it seems you've forgotten. You visited our company in

memory. She recalled leaving the company in tears and running into a man in a suit. At the time, she hadn't looked at

"So it was then."

day, Miss Montgomery, you looked as if you'd been crying. Who upset you so much?" Mio pressed, probing

I was there to sign a contract, but something happened at home, and

it might have been our president..." Mio trailed

is eagerly waiting for you! "Apologies, Mr. Walsh. My fiancée has a stomach condition and

the interruption." Mio retreated gracefully, like a gust of wind- appearing and disappearing as if

his arms. "Stay away from him

to have a strong hostility toward him," Aurora remarked, sensing something was

had once secretly called Julian, urging him to bring Aurora back and keep her away from New York. She had warned of danger but

While the family's deepest secrets remained hidden, he had uncovered

was likely tied to Mio

abandoned Aurora years ago, but it had been for her daughter's protection. As a

tell Aurora about his agreement with Tina, so

don't like him

Walsh was the latter. From the

from him," Julian said, his

your side and go nowhere

Julian leaned over