Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

When Tina tried calling Julian back, his phone was already off. He was likely on a flight, which meant Aurora wasn't with him.

"The company said she left with Mira," someone reported.

"Mira! What is she trying to do now?" Tina's voice was tinged with frustration.

"Mira has always wanted Miss Aurora to return and inherit the family business, to ease your burden. Last time, when she deliberately forced the two of you to meet, wasn't it just to make you acknowledge Miss Aurora's identity?

Mira grew up under your watch. She has always been good to you. If Aurora could come back to share your responsibilities, I believe Mira would be more than willing to help."

"But that would ruin Aurora! Why would I have done everything I did back then if it was all for nothing? Find out where Mira has taken Aurora-quickly!" Tina's voice grew increasingly agitated.

Erica reached out and held her hand gently. "Don't get too worked up, Tina. Your health can't handle this kind of stress!"

Tina shook her head, her voice filled with worry. "How can I not be worried? You know what kind of people are in this family! They don't care about Aurora's well-being. To them, it's all about the family's interests!"

"This is just how it has always been," Erica said with a sigh. "The family has been loyal to itself for generations, putting its interests above everything else.

And Mr. Elderstone... he has always been devoted to the previous head of the family. He followed every command to the letter. Before the last head passed away, they made him swear to serve the family with all his might.

When you left those years ago, everyone feared you wouldn't return. That's why they started grooming Mio to take your place.

Mr. Elderstone never knew you had a child. But now, with the company facing frequent attacks and orders being stolen, they've traced it all back to Aurora.

Mio's hopes are dashed now, but Miss Aurora... she won't escape. She's the next heir."

face grew pale. "Not everyone wants to be the

of that role. That's why she left all those years ago. Being the heir might seem glamorous-leading the R family and the R Corporation.

she had made the choices she did back then-to spare Aurora from this fate. She didn't want her daughter to bear this burden. All she wanted was for

knew how deep the waters ran in the R family. But what choice did anyone born into this

had overheard the conversation, spoke softly. "Tina, everyone has their own destiny. You're

this is the only thing I can do for my child," Tina said with a bitter laugh. "I've

John said gently. "But have you ever

daughter, yet she's done so much for you. How much more would Aurora do? You're

wanted the best for their child-it was a natural

shield Aurora from the things she herself had endured. She didn't want her daughter to

feeling," Tina said softly. "I would give my life for

"But Tina, while you may not care about your own life, there are others who care

the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is

her into an embrace, pressing

The road ahead is hers to walk. You can't carry her

nothing she could

has already taken

I'm going back," Tina said urgently. She had known this would

"Miss Aurora has been

Tina demanded. She had spent her entire life protecting Aurora, preparing for this very moment. To have

dialed Mr. Elderstone's number. The phone

"Madam."

recognize me as the head of the family? Do I even exist in your eyes? Release Aurora