Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Ivy looked at the crowd staring at her and had no choice but to explain the whole situation. The Montgomery family's business was thriving, and for Magnus, five million dollars was just a flick of the wrist.

In the past, she could easily ask for tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, to spend on luxury goods, and Magnus wouldn't even bat an eye. Zachary was the same.

When Ivy finished recounting everything, Aurora was surprised. The first time Zachary went to the casino, it had been her scheme that lured him there. Back then, to bring down Genevieve, Zachary had fallen for her trap without realizing it. But she hadn't expected Zachary to still frequent casinos, even now.

He was no longer the young master of the Montgomery family-no money, no backing- and yet, he dared to be so reckless instead of keeping a low profile.

Oswaldo snorted coldly at the mention of gambling. He still remembered the time, right in this very house, when he had the butler fetch a cane and whipped Zachary severely. And yet, Zachary had clearly learned nothing.

"Grandfather, I know Zachary has many flaws. After we were cast out of the Montgomery family, we had no money and couldn't find work. Zachary probably just wanted to make life better for me and Mom. He didn't mean for it to turn out this way."

"So what you're saying is that the Montgomery family owes you something? The truth is, you've always been lazy and idle. If you'd taken the time to study or learn a skill while you were still in the Montgomery family, you'd have had plenty of options after being kicked out.

In the end, it's all your own fault. All you ever knew was eating, drinking, and having fun. You ignored the good and picked up all the bad habits.

Look at Aurora. She's the rightful heir of the Montgomery family, yet she hasn't spent a single penny of the family's money in all these years, and now her career is flourishing.

Have you ever stopped to reflect on what's wrong with you? Clearly, the last lesson didn't teach you anything."

"Grandfather, that's not what I meant. The Montgomery family has treated us well over the years. We know that. But this time, I really have no other options. Mr. Montgomery, please treat this as a loan. I'll pay you back as soon as I can."

Magnus looked at the daughter he had raised for twenty-one years. In the past, all she had to do was act a little spoiled, and he would give her anything. But now...

Times had changed, and he was no longer the same Magnus.

hesitation, quickly interjected, "Don't forget how they treated Aurora. If you

of this would have happened. Oswaldo had worked hard to achieve the peace they now enjoyed, and he wouldn't let

and her family were like parasites-the more attention you gave

was a child, but I've called you 'Grandfather' all these years. How can you just stand by and watch us suffer?"

shook his head.

promise I'll

it weren't for them,

Ivy to her feet. "Even if you kneel, it's no use. From the moment you left the Montgomery family, I made up my mind. I can no longer help

now, but that doesn't erase what you did to Aurora and her mother. This isn't about money. If I help you again, it'll be a betrayal

to walk. It's time for Zachary to grow up. He's an adult and should understand the consequences of his actions. I'm sorry, but I

Magnus said as he walked toward

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snow was falling heavily. She stood alone in the cold, unsure where to

through the snow, not knowing how long she had been walking. From the villa, she eventually reached the

New Year's Day, but the streets were quieter than usual. Decorations and lights were hung everywhere, but Ivy couldn't

phone rang. It

tears, she answered

you home? Can I come over?" Mio's voice was gentle, soothing the sorrow

home right now. Maybe later." With everything happening with Zachary,

you in this heavy snow? Let me come pick you up," Mio offered, his tone knowing. Though she hadn't told him anything, he had already guessed most of

fine. I'll catch a

heavy snow, most drivers have already headed home. I borrowed a car from a friend.

couldn't find a cab. Normally, drivers would be happy to work on New Year's Day due