Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora found herself back in the study. Perhaps because she remembered nothing

from before, she felt much calmer this time, free from the uncertainty and nervousness that had plagued her during her first visit.

Since waking up, everyone she encountered treated her with respect and kindness. She sensed no malice, so her sense of security remained intact.

Bramwell Elderstone, as before, had already prepared tea. "Miss Aurora, please have a seat."

"So, you're the one they call Mr. Elderstone?" Aurora studied the man in front of her.

"Indeed, Miss Aurora, since you've forgotten everything, allow me to formally introduce myself. I am Bramwell Elderstone, and you are destined to become the head of our family."

"Our family? What kind of family are we? I don't understand anything you're saying," Aurora said, utterly puzzled.

"Don't worry, Miss Aurora. I'll explain everything you wish to know."

"Alright," Aurora replied, settling into her seat, ready to listen.

Bramwell Elderstone began, "This all started a long time ago. Our family has always been..." And he repeated the same story he had told her the last time, word for word. However, he deliberately omitted any mention of her past. After all, this was a trial, and giving away the answers in advance would defeat the purpose.

power, and that's why you brought me back to inherit the position of head of the family?" Aurora quickly grasped the crux

the other backing Mio, who seeks to usurp the position of head of the

Aurora wasn't particularly interested in the family politics. She believed she could handle whatever came her way.

rules and be injected with a certain serum. This serum erases all memories of

I have no interest in being the head of the family? I just want to live

had not anticipated. He had assumed that Aurora, despite losing her memory, would still accept

"Miss Aurora, please don't joke about this. Before losing your memory, you willingly accepted the

promises I made before? With all these bizarre family rules, I have no desire to be this so-called head of the family," Aurora shrugged. Now that

have gotten pregnant by myself, could I? Your story doesn't add up, so I won't follow your instructions." Aurora

glaring omission. While Mr. Elderstone had provided detailed information

was far too suspicious. Perhaps her memory loss was somehow related to

underestimated her. "Miss Aurora, I am an old man; I can't handle such shocks. Everything I've said is true, and I mean you

right now. You want me to take over this dysfunctional family, yet you're hiding things from me. How do you expect me

family members would be attending. If Aurora refused to show

simple. Tell me everything about my past, especially about the father of the baby I'm carrying. I want the truth. If you lie to me, I won't take on this role as the head of the family.

alright. I give up. Everything else I've told you is true, but I did hide some things about him,"

the wall. There was still plenty of time before eleven. "You can take your time.

To prevent her from walking away entirely, he