Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora, worried that Mio might refuse, deliberately employed a provocative tactic. From her research on Mio, she knew he was an extremely arrogant man. Someone so full of himself would loathe having his abilities questioned. Aurora understood that even if she revealed her identity today, many who didn't know her would still remain unconvinced.

People, driven by their own self-interests, wouldn't accept a stranger suddenly stepping in as the head of the family. If someone suddenly claimed the role of leader, Aurora herself would be skeptical. Without demonstrating some capability, how could anyone trust her?

Mr. Elderstone, however, was still concerned. While Aurora had experience running a business, he wasn't certain of her competence. Mio, though undeniably unscrupulous, had spent years in the company and had proven his individual skills. In terms of experience, Mio likely had the edge over Aurora.

"Miss Aurora, you are the rightful daughter of the master. It's only natural for you to inherit the position of family head. There's no need for any sort of wager," Bramwell Elderstone advised.

"Mr. Elderstone, there's no need to worry. I've just returned to the family, and I'm sure many doubt my abilities. Since we'll be working together in the future, if there's no trust from the beginning, how can we collaborate later?"

"Miss Aurora, your boldness is truly admirable. Very well, it's settled. Whoever wins will become the next family head," Mio said. For now, he was only acting as the interim head and had not officially taken the position. Even within the company, his title remained Vice President. He needed an opportunity to solidify his claim, one that would quell any opposition within the family.

"Since both parties agree, this wager is now official. All of us here will serve as witnesses," Mr. Grant announced, confident in Mio's abilities. To him, Aurora was just a naive girl with no real skills.

"Then we'll wait to see your results," he added.

"I have one condition," Aurora declared. "Starting tomorrow, I will officially join the company, and my position must be equal to yours."

Aurora was no pushover. Previously, they had tried to brush her off with a general manager role.

Mio frowned. "At present, there's no vacancy for a Vice President."

I'll take the president position. It's vacant, isn't it?" Aurora said

exchanged glances, clearly not expecting such a

inappropriate. You've just returned to the family and would be parachuting into the president role. People in the company

out a cold laugh. "If I recall correctly, past successors always directly assumed the president position. Why is it a problem now? Oh, I see-you're worried

think-" Mio

position will go to you. Besides, if this is truly a competition, having me as a general manager

up in support of Aurora. "Miss Aurora is right. She's new and unfamiliar to everyone, putting her at

agree. Miss Aurora should temporarily take over as

against them, Mio and Mr. Grant had

Aurora pointedly glanced at Mio, "are merely temporarily managing the

the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Aurora's unrelenting ridicule left Mio's face darkened

a sharp tongue. Let's see if you're still so eloquent once you've lost," Mio

entertaining. I can't wait to see

Miss Aurora, won't you stay to join us?" "Don't worry. We'll have plenty of meals together in the future-when I'm head of the family, of course. But not today. I need to see my mother," Aurora replied, already walking out the

were decisive, without

Not even the sea could take her. But

truly surprised me with your performance today," he remarked. "Mr. Elderstone, that was

the complete experience-all for free.

Aurora