Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 687

The sky was gradually darkening. The cruise ship was about to set sail. Inside the brightly lit hall, accompanied by the sound of gentle music, people gathered in small groups, chatting.

Some were discussing business, others were taking the opportunity to flirt. Many men and women began seeking their targets for the night.

Aurora, as usual, was the center of attention. Who wouldn't want to collaborate with her?

Faced with this scene, Aurora felt uneasy. She wasn't incapable of handling those fake smiles, but she simply didn't want to.

From afar, Heather noticed Aurora being overwhelmed by the crowd. She quickly stepped aside and called her.

Aurora immediately caught on. "Excuse me, everyone, I have to take a call."

"Miss Montgomery, we'll continue our conversation when you're back!"

Aurora gave a faint, helpless smile before stepping away, pretending to answer the phone as she exited the hall.

"Miss Montgomery, those people are terrifying!"

"Tell me about it. I'm sweating from being surrounded like that." Aurora wiped her forehead, exasperated by their intensity.

"Well, it's because you're the rising star of the business world now, Miss Montgomery. Who can compete with you? Younger, more capable, and with such an impeccable family background. And on top of that, you work harder than anyone else."

Heather's habits had grown increasingly similar to Aurora's. It was likely due to Aurora's influence, a classic case of proximity shaping behavior.

"I think I'll attend fewer events like this in the future. Being ogled like a panda in a zoo is far too uncomfortable."

you're too modest. Those who crave the spotlight would love this attention. Many people thrive on

But it's too early to return to my room. I'll just stay out here and enjoy the sea breeze. If anyone asks, tell them I've had too much to drink and need some fresh air." Aurora

now? You haven't touched a drop

tolerance for alcohol was decent, but

was the perfect time to network, and she understood her responsibilities. Once Heather left, Aurora leaned against

the solitude she enjoyed outside. She valued moments like this to unwind, especially after such a busy period. "Miss

there were a profession for opportunistic men,

person. From head to toe, everything he wore was

heard so much about you. My

replied politely, though there wasn't

say.

complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Why are you out here alone? The sea breeze

your concern. I was just about to head back." Aurora frowned. She couldn't return to the

need to grab something from my

the man behind. She finally

sent Julian a message: I'm bored

too early to return to her room, and she remembered Mr. Warden mentioning earlier that he

A familiar

turned to see Ivy. "What are you doing here? Has Zachary

course not. Heaven wouldn't grant your

who had

where she was, it would have been harder for Ivy

spot with no cameras, where everyone was still partying in the hall, it was the perfect

Aurora eyed Ivy warily. Something

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