Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

The butler spoke respectfully, showing no contempt for Ivy despite her betrayal of Kyle. From start to finish, his tone remained neutral, merely stating facts. He had handled similar situations before-women who, feeling hopeless about Kyle, turned to other men while stubbornly clinging to the comfort of Kyle's villa.

Kyle was a tolerant man, but his tolerance did not extend to supporting another man on his dime.

It was only then that Ivy remembered the butler had warned her before. At the time, her mind had been too unsettled to pay attention. She now realized Kyle wasn't oblivious-he just chose not to address it.

"Alright, I understand," she said.

The butler glanced at his watch. "Miss Montgomery, you have one hour to pack your things."

"Thank you." Though reluctant, Ivy knew there was no way around it. Kyle's words were final, and all she could do was obey.

"No need to thank me. This is simply my duty," the butler replied with a slight smile before turning to leave. Over the years, he had seen too many women come and go.

Ivy headed to her room, only to be met with a barrage of mocking remarks from the other women hovering around the villa.

"Well, well, I heard you've found yourself a man outside?"

"Tsk, tsk. I thought Mr. Raymond bringing you along meant you were different, but it turns out you're just like the others in his eyes."

"Exactly! You had such a good life here, and you still couldn't cherish it. Do you really think those men outside are better than Mr. Raymond?"

Their words reminded Ivy of women in the back court of an ancient palace, fighting and scheming against one another. If one of them gained favor, the rest would tear her down out of jealousy.

their taunts. But now, her thoughts were consumed by Mio Walsh. He was like a solid wall of support, and with him in her heart, these

she turned back to look at the villa one last time, her emotions

to save Genevieve, then choosing to stay willingly, and now leaving

wouldn't help her anymore. If she hadn't

her life, there was

anything that belonged to the Raymond family. Ivy returned to the apartment

had time to recover, looked much better than she had when she was first released.

where have you been these past few days?" Genevieve asked anxiously. Losing so much in life had made her fearful, clinging tightly to the little she had left. A

I just went on a short trip abroad. Don't worry, see? I'm fine." Ivy spun in a circle to reassure

I was sentenced to several years

a friend for help. Don't overthink it. What matters is that you're out now," Ivy replied, avoiding the truth. She didn't want Genevieve to know the

And if they were so capable, why

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now, aren't I? I didn't suffer any losses-it was just about getting you released.

observed Ivy closely. Her daughter looked healthy and well-rested, but Genevieve couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. She feared Ivy had paid a heavy

Ivy into a hug. "Ivy, you and Zachary are all I have left now. You both need to take care

hadn't seen him. She had specifically asked him to take care of Genevieve. Where could

every day, but he never tells

expression darkened. What

sleeps, and leaves again. I've tried asking him, but he never

both physically and emotionally. The once

Don't worry, Mom," Ivy reassured her. She hadn't been home much lately

him, the background noise was chaotic. "Where are you?" she