Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Ivy's heart pounded wildly. Wearing the same uniform as the others, she stood at the entrance, waiting to welcome the president.

Aurora, on the other hand, was the rightful heir of the Montgomery family and the president's fiancée.

They had once lived under the same roof, but now their lives were worlds apart. Aurora stood high above, while Ivy was reduced to the lowest depths-a situation entirely orchestrated by Aurora herself.

If her life after leaving had turned out poorly, it would mean she had lost. Ivy instinctively wanted to leave, but everyone else was standing perfectly still. If she moved now, it would only draw more attention to her.

After much hesitation, she lowered her head as far as possible, hoping that if she sank into the dust, no one would notice her existence.

As the two of them approached, Ivy felt her heart about to leap out of her chest.

"President, this way, please," the manager said respectfully, inviting them inside.

Ivy didn't lift her head, so she had no idea if Aurora had noticed her. By the time she dared to look up, the two of them were already inside.

Surrounded and admired by everyone, Aurora and Julian shone like radiant pearls. Ivy, in contrast, felt like a forgotten pebble on the roadside-insignificant and unnoticed.

"What are you standing there for? Get inside. The president's already gone in," someone urged.

"Oh," Ivy mumbled as she hurried to follow. She desperately wanted to avoid any direct confrontation with Aurora, so she quickly found an excuse to slip away to the

restroom.

Aurora, however, had already spotted her. After all, how could she fail to recognize someone she had once hated with such intensity? Ivy, who had haunted even her dreams, was impossible to miss.

But Aurora had never been one to kick someone when they were down. Seeing Ivy all but bury her head in her chest, clearly trying to avoid being noticed, Aurora decided to pretend she hadn't seen her.

To Aurora, people like Ivy and Genevieve had already paid the price for their actions. There was no need to pursue them further. As long as Ivy stayed out of her life, Aurora was more than willing to let the past stay buried.

"Why is Ivy here?" Julian's voice broke her thoughts. He had also noticed Ivy.

a living. Don't bother with her,"

the past. He was likely considering firing Ivy on the spot. But there was no need for that, Aurora thought. Ivy hadn't caused

understood her

we'll leave her be," he

bore a striking resemblance to the one they had developed with Michael Bardem in Northern

a project, so Julian had specifically brought

larger than this one. Julian had warned Aurora in advance,

as simple as throwing money at something and waiting for

Aurora would need to pool all her liquid assets and even take out

she was determined to ensure the project's success before she

two quickly immersed themselves in work, with the manager explaining the innovative model to Aurora while

over. Yet, with Julian still present, no

Julian and Aurora seemed together. There was a unique energy between them, as though they belonged to a

only that, but their focus and dedication made them both exceptionally

chapter is eagerly waiting for you! The winter evening descended quickly, and darkness shrouded

more questions, ask me when we're home,"

She had been diligently taking notes throughout the discussion,

out the window, she remarked, "It's already dark." Then, glancing around at the staff who were too polite

at all! This is

a sweeping glance at the group. "You can all leave," he

they

and led her out, snippets of

at everything, except keeping track of time," Aurora teased.

to remind me," Julian replied with a smile.

I'm hungry! Julian, I'm starving," she said,

thing Mrs. Hill already has dinner ready. Let's

imposing president and his

their banter

they left, the others began whispering among