Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Mio Walsh was the epitome of a gentleman-a warm and considerate man, at least on the surface.

To Ivy, whose heart was already riddled with scars, he seemed like a beacon of goodness. After enduring so much pain, even a drop of kindness could feel like salvation, compelling her to throw herself into it wholeheartedly. She never questioned Mio Walsh's background, never stopped to wonder why he had entered her life. Slowly but surely, she fell into his gentle trap.

He took her on a tour of Rome's famous landmarks. They wandered the streets like a couple, laughing, taking selfies, and sampling local delicacies.

That day, Ivy laughed more than she had in years. She felt a happiness so pure it washed away the bitterness that had been weighing her down.

The day ended with a romantic candlelight dinner. Mio Walsh was attentive and considerate, reminding her of the care she had only ever seen from Aurora and Julian.

In that moment, Ivy felt tears welling in her eyes. She had believed she would never meet someone who truly cared for her again. Mio Walsh's presence reignited a spark of hope in her otherwise desolate life. For the first time in what felt like forever, she forgot her hatred and remembered love.

When he escorted her back to her hotel, Mio Walsh simply kissed her forehead and bid her goodnight, a perfect gentleman without a hint of impropriety.

It wasn't Ivy's first time interacting with a man, but it was the first time a simple kiss made her heart race uncontrollably.

"Goodnight. I had a great time today. Thank you," she said, her voice soft.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to pick you up at the same time tomorrow. There are still a

few hidden gems in Rome worth visiting," Mio Walsh suggested.

"Alright. See you tomorrow."

"Bye."

watched her leave

at him in the rearview mirror. "Mr. Walsh, she's just a pawn. Is all this effort

make someone willingly do your bidding?" Mio Walsh lit a cigarette, leaning back lazily

"No, sir."

Mio Walsh had no real affection for Ivy. When he had been gathering information on Aurora, he had

intelligent women and could never be interested in someone as naive as Ivy. But a naive woman, properly molded, could still become a sharp weapon in

of the others vying for it have made any progress either. Are

there's always the next one. But there's only one Aurora. As long as she's out of the picture, I'll

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is deteriorating quickly. Even John has been summoned back to her side. It seems she won't last much longer.

to great lengths for her. He even found a rare

had been beyond saving, her death imminent. But John's efforts

Mio Walsh had been patient. He could wait for the head of the family to pass and claim his rightful place. But

in the past. What if, during that time, she

the next head of the

was, without a doubt, Tina's

Aurora, all he needed to do was wait. But her existence posed a

her down.

the Montgomery family's suppression. Mio Walsh kicked himself for not investigating her sooner. On