Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

On the way home, Aurora was still engrossed in her notes. She had to admit, this was an area where Julian far surpassed her expertise. She was fortunate to have him as her teacher.

"You can review those at home. Reading in the car is uncomfortable. Besides, they're yours now-it's not like they'll run away," Julian said with a soft chuckle.

"That's true. I guess I'm just excited and want to finish them as soon as possible. Oh, Julian, the company will be on break in a few days. Once the holiday starts, how about we go shopping to prepare for the New Year?"

"Let Mrs. Hill handle those things. There's no need for you to do it," Julian replied, thinking of how busy Aurora had been. He wanted her to use the vacation to rest at home.

"If you make me stay home all day, I'd feel suffocated. Besides, Mrs. Hill will be going home for the New Year too. I've never prepared for something like this before. Would you come with me?"

Aurora wasn't looking for leisure; she simply wanted to do something ordinary with Julian, like a normal couple. Their time together was already scarce, so how could she not seize this opportunity?

"Of course. Anything you want to do, I'll support you wholeheartedly," Julian said as he playfully tapped her nose.

"You're the best, Julian."

"Naturally. In this world, only you are worth my devotion."

Aurora smiled softly and leaned her head against his chest.

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The following days were busier than ever. Both Aurora and Julian were swamped, and the entire company was bustling with preparations for the holiday. All over Clothville, everyone was caught up in the festive rush.

Aurora had arranged for the finance department to distribute salaries early, along with generous bonuses for every employee. On the final day, after the company dinner, almost everyone was tipsy from the celebration.

Montgomery, Happy New Year

the year drawing to a close, everyone

to pick her up, he noticed Aurora's flushed face. "Drank too much

Everyone was just in a good mood today. Julian, I'm officially on vacation!" "Yes, you are. Tomorrow, we'll go

in hand, they left. This New Year would be unlike any before. Neither

morning, Aurora

"Julian, wake up!"

he wasn't really sleepy. Both of them were used to waking up early,

this

threw off the blanket and got

of her usual professional attire, she wore a set of cozy

was tied loosely, and she wore an apron. The sight of her, relaxed yet serene, filled the room with

Julian murmured as he wrapped his arms around her from behind, placing a kiss on her

a blush spread up to her ears. "Stop

so sensitive after all this time?" Julian teased, nibbling on her earlobe and whispering in

grip on the spatula faltered, and she nearly dropped it. Damn it-this man knew exactly where

up, we won't be able to eat breakfast," she said helplessly. During their usual busy mornings, Julian was more restrained.

I'd rather... eat you," Julian said with a mischievous grin,

heart racing. Behind them, the eggs sizzled in the pan, and the kitchen seemed to

up, the eggs will burn," Aurora scolded

I'll stop." Though tempted to continue, he relented. He was genuinely curious to taste Aurora's cooking-a rare treat given

Aurora let out a sigh of relief. She'd been worried he might lose control. If that had happened,

handled the cooking, but today Aurora had taken charge. To Julian, the food tasted

atmosphere, they both felt content. After breakfast, their driver took