Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

As Mio and Rebecca grew closer, Aurora and Julian's relationship also deepened. Julian had spent three days watching monster movies with her.

At first, the movies made him queasy, but by the end of it, he could eat while watching and even recite the plot of a scene thirty-eight minutes in without missing a beat.

He had initially thought this romance with Aurora would feel like a redo of their first love-innocent and full of youthful confusion. Even movie nights were supposed to be about heartwarming or sweet romantic films. Who would have guessed they'd spend three days watching monsters? What kind of love story was this?

Still, despite the unusual beginning, their relationship progressed quickly. During this time, Aurora hadn't brought up the topic of business collaboration at all.

A week later, Radiant Horizons officially announced their new project on their website. Instantly, countless people scrambled to secure a spot to work with them.

Mr. Elderstone, however, was growing impatient. "Have you mentioned the collaboration to that young master yet? Mio has been working on his end for days. Usually, this is the point where he closes the deal."

"I... I'll get to it soon," Aurora replied, her heart conflicted.

Initially, she had approached Julian with the sole intent of securing a partnership, aiming to build a connection. But after spending time with him, she realized he was an exceptionally kind person-genuine and warm.

She had come to truly value him as a friend. Sometimes, it was easier to keep things unemotional, but once feelings got involved, discussing personal gain felt shallow and insincere.

"You need to hurry," Mr. Elderstone pressed. "Don't let Mio beat you to it. He's already approached Radiant Horizons' Vice President. Even though the project lead hasn't been announced, the VP's influence is significant."

"Alright, I understand," Aurora nodded.

The professional world had always been brutally pragmatic. Across all fields, building relationships often required catering to the right people.

Actors might trade favors with directors, contractors might offer gifts, and even insurance salespeople often bought small tokens to win clients over.

Julian with the same intention, but she hadn't expected to click with him so well. In her heart, Julian had become an important friend. She had

by Mr. Elderstone, Aurora remembered her original purpose. A wave of guilt washed over her. It felt despicable to use someone who had treated her as a friend. Julian was no longer just a potential

he

wanted to be with her and not use her, which

to come clean. They each arranged meetings with

this into a critical moment, wasn't surprised

time to

it's time to come

had always picked the meeting spots, but this time, Aurora chose

restaurant. From the windows, the ocean

gentle as ever. "The desserts here are quite special. I already ordered something

said with a smile. "I actually asked you here today

to be so direct, getting

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best possible way. But she considered Julian a

she could do for someone who had

want to say?"

heard your company launched a new project, and I'd like to collaborate with you. Do you think I'd have

had prepared herself for rejection, which was why

smile, his expression calm and

in disbelief. A multi-million-dollar project, one countless others were fighting tooth and nail for-he had agreed

say yes?" she asked, still unsure if she had

Julian found her wide-eyed, stunned expression adorable. His Little Bunny was just

project," Aurora clarified, still finding

asked any questions before