Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

As the voice echoed, all eyes turned toward the door. A woman in a black dress stepped inside.

If anyone had doubted before whether Aurora was truly Tina's daughter, that doubt dissipated instantly. Her face alone was irrefutable proof.

This was the hallmark of the R family-its genetic traits were overwhelmingly strong. Daughters often bore an uncanny resemblance to their mothers, and Aurora was no exception.

There was no need for introductions. Everyone instantly recognized her identity. The woman walked in with an amused smile, but her sharp gaze betrayed a maturity far beyond her years.

She pointed to the clock on the wall. "There are still ten seconds until noon. I'm not late, am I?"

"Of course not," someone quickly replied. Everyone had arrived early, eager to meet the famous Miss Aurora. Yet as the minutes ticked by and she didn't appear, impatience and irritation had begun to grow.

Though it felt to them like ages had passed, Aurora was, in fact, perfectly on time. But she had clearly heard some of the grumbling remarks earlier.

"If I'm not late, then why did I just hear someone calling me a stray child with no sense of time?" Aurora asked softly, her gaze carrying a pointed edge.

"Miss Aurora, surely you misheard!" someone stammered. Though her words were gentle, her presence was anything but. A chill ran through the room.

Aurora tossed a folder onto the table with a loud "bang," making everyone jump. It was clear this heiress wasn't one to be trifled with. That was everyone's first impression.

the moment she entered. She had changed. Or perhaps this was her true self all

a delicate flower, carefully sheltered.

formidable woman, radiant

always wanted to

late now. Aurora had

she planted her hands firmly on the table, leaning forward. "Since this is our first meeting, let me introduce myself. My name is Aurora, Tina's daughter. Here

anticipated that Mr. Grant might try to challenge this point. While Aurora slept, samples had been taken from both

perfectly. What he hadn't anticipated was

why say such things? With a face so strikingly similar to Tina's, that alone is proof enough. What need is there for a paternity test? Besides, you're the

lips curled into a cold smile. She

voice calm but cutting. "And if I recall correctly, it was you who said I wasn't my mother's child earlier. It's understandable-you don't know me yet, and doubt is only natural.

be necessary, Miss Aurora. I believe you..." he stammered, waving

Aurora's voice sharpened, making Uncle

slightly. "I'll look, I'll look right

knew how to handle people like him. If you showed them kindness, they'd take advantage. But a little intimidation, and

leaving the

Finn," Aurora finally spoke, her voice deceptively

it clearly. You are indeed Tina's biological daughter. Without

here has questions, now's the time to speak up. Take a look at the test results and say whatever's on your mind. I have

fell silent. No