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Aurora and Tina spent the entire day together. After all, Tina was her biological mother. Even though Aurora couldn't remember their past, there was an innate, unspoken bond between mother and daughter. With Aurora by her side, Tina's mood lightened significantly. Her smile lingered throughout the day, and John Walsh, noticing her radiant demeanor, felt as if she had returned to her carefree younger days.

The next morning, Aurora set an alarm and woke up early. However, perhaps because her body clock had been disrupted recently, she struggled to open her eyes even at 7:30. Nonetheless, her willpower won out. Rubbing her groggy eyes, she forced herself

to wake up.

After freshening up, she headed downstairs. "Miss Aurora, good morning!" The same scene from the previous day played out. Aurora felt as though she were royalty in this household. Standing dutifully behind her was Carmine, ever meticulous, holding a notebook with the day's itinerary.

"Miss Aurora, it's 8 a. m. It's time to head to the company. If we leave now, we should arrive by 8:35," Carmine reported, his tone as precise as a clock. Aurora appreciated his diligence; rather than finding it bothersome, she found comfort in his attention to detail.

At the office, the receptionist greeted her warmly. "Miss Montgomery, are you here to see the president again?"

Aurora smiled faintly. "No, I'm here to be the president," she replied, stepping into the elevator.

Five assistants followed her. The entourage turned heads as they moved through the building. There was an almost palpable energy about Aurora, as if even the hem of her clothes carried a breeze. The elevator took her straight to the president's office. Her mother had already briefed her on many company matters the previous day, and Aurora had committed them all to memory.

greeted her with a casual, "Well,

a serious expression. Mio smirked, feeling slighted by the young woman. "Ha, this president's seat... let's see if you can hold onto

"When the day comes that I can't, feel free to remind me, Vice President." With that, she walked confidently toward

visit. The office felt cold and lifeless, as though it lacked

"Yes, President?"

barren," Aurora instructed, recalling how her mother had grown colder since her return. Working in such an

"Understood. Anything else, President?"

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began reviewing the company's accounts, analyzing past collaborations and identifying competitors. These tasks required time and a deep understanding. To succeed, she needed to familiarize herself with the company's operations quickly. Carmine checked in every hour, reminding her to take breaks. Although she wasn't visibly showing yet, overexertion wasn't

urge to see tasks through to completion. But now, with her child in mind, she had softened somewhat. During breaks, she'd read books or browse the news,

him. She wasn't sorrowful; both Mr. Elderstone and her mother had assured her that he loved

Aurora about Mio's past attempts to harm her. To ensure her safety, Tina arranged for ten personal bodyguards to protect her around the clock. Carmine personally

wanted to prove his mettle and make Aurora acknowledge his abilities. After all, now that Aurora had returned to the family, any harm coming to her would only jeopardize his

the company. She handled various tasks with ease, including a previously rejected proposal. The project's lead, Mark, had struggled with it, as Mio had

Montgomery, this is