Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

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."

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can't stay in there any longer. 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 was relieved to escape and had no intention

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Heather. I'll stay here for a bit and then head back. You should drink less too," Aurora advised, concerned about Heather's safety. Her tolerance for alcohol was decent, but in such an environment, any mishap could be problematic. Aurora

turned and returned to the hall. Now was the perfect time to network, and she understood her responsibilities. Once Heather left, Aurora leaned against the railing, gazing out at the sea.

lively commotion inside was a stark contrast to the solitude she enjoyed outside. She valued moments like this to unwind,

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to head back." Aurora frowned. She couldn't return to the hall, but now it seemed

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man behind. She finally understood how relentless people could be- whether male or female, they all

a quiet, deserted corner, Aurora sent Julian

return to her room, and she remembered Mr. Warden mentioning earlier

Montgomery..." A familiar

turned to see Ivy. "What are you doing

course not. Heaven wouldn't grant your wishes,

who had approached Aurora earlier had been sent

stayed where she was, it would have been harder for Ivy to

everyone was still partying in the hall, it

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