Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

She touched the spot on her forehead where he had kissed her, her mind in disarray. He... he... he had just kissed her. Though it was only on the forehead, still... why did he kiss her?

Her face flushed crimson as she stumbled into her room, dazed and confused. Before she could figure out what had just happened, Mr. Elderstone's voice came from the hallway:

"The driver called. He said someone brought you home. Who brought you back?"

At that moment, Aurora felt like a young girl caught red-handed by her parents, her body trembling slightly. "It... it was the young master from Radiant Horizons."

"Him? You've met him?" Mr. Elderstone sounded surprised. That man was notoriously mysterious, someone even he hadn't managed to investigate thoroughly.

It was widely rumored that the man hadn't even appeared at his own birthday party, and yet Aurora had met him? That was extraordinary.

Aurora steadied herself. "Yes. I found out he likes strawberry cake, so I specifically learned how to bake one from the chef. When I brought the cake as a gift, the people there noticed it and were worried it would spoil. They asked me to deliver it to him personally. So, I carried the cake to him. Who would've thought he'd be so approachable? He really liked the cake I made.

We got to talking, and we got along quite well. When he heard I was going home, he offered to give me a ride back." Aurora recounted the entire story in detail.

Mr. Elderstone nodded approvingly. "That was clever of you-choosing such a thoughtful gift. If you had sent something extravagant, you probably wouldn't have even gotten to see him. The outside world is so curious about him. There were dozens of people at the party hoping to meet him, yet none succeeded. And here he was, spending such a long time with you. What kind of person is he?"

"He's very gentle and interesting. Easy to get along with. But since we've just met, I didn't bring up any business matters. I just wanted to build a connection with him for now."

"That's the right approach. If you brought up business right away, it would've put him off. Start small. Besides, the project hasn't been officially announced yet, so there's no rush. Those who accomplish great things must have patience."

"Yes, Grandpa Bramwell. I understand. I'll rest now."

"Go ahead. Rest well and don't overwork yourself. Your pregnancy is advancing, and your body will only get more burdened."

seemed

younger, as though she were a girl again. Still, her connection with that young master was a good thing. If

so many years, he could finally breathe a sigh of

only he knew that the mysterious young master was none other than Julian. What kind of expression

tell Aurora that he was

not reveal anything about

Aurora to do anything against her

of her

identity. So, technically, no rules

let down her guard around him. She no longer resisted his

room. After a shower, she climbed into bed, but her mind wasn't as calm as it used to

surface of water. It had vanished

back and forth on the bed, her mind fixating on why he kissed

free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Surely, it couldn't be that kind of intention. She was pregnant, after all. Perhaps it was just a casual goodnight kiss. She was probably

meaning

her hand and landed squarely on her face, making her wince in pain. Tears welled up in her eyes. Why did it have

I hope we can forever cherish

wonder he'd asked her. This was so embarrassing.

be. When they talked, he hadn't crossed any boundaries

for not thinking it through earlier. She had only thought the

pretty. Who would have expected this

him

did you get home safely? I just looked up the

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