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."

pale. "Not everyone wants to be the

Being the heir might seem glamorous-leading the R family and the R Corporation. But how could anything in

of the family... was a lifetime of loneliness. That was why 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 Aurora

Erica said before leaving. She knew how deep the waters ran

spoke softly. "Tina, everyone has their own destiny. You're

with a bitter laugh. "I've tried so hard for so long, but in the end, I still can't fight fate.

thought about is protecting her," John said gently. "But have you ever considered that Aurora might want to protect you

you. How much more would Aurora do? You're not the only

best for their child-it was a natural instinct. Even animals shared

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

you don't understand this feeling," Tina said softly. "I

not care about your own life, there are others who care

all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Your daughter matters, yes, but what about the others who care for you? We want you to be

her into an embrace, pressing a gentle

road ahead is hers to walk. You

let out a deep sigh. There was nothing she could do now but wait

returned. "Madam, Mira has already taken

back," Tina said urgently. She had known this

has been at the

the phone," Tina demanded. She had spent her entire life protecting Aurora,

Mr. Elderstone's number. The phone rang three times before he

"Madam."

Do I even exist in your eyes?