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.

In her heart, Julian had become an important friend. She had enjoyed their time

felt despicable to

After spending time with Rebecca, he realized he had developed genuine feelings for her. She was unlike anyone he had

with her and not use her, which left him

and Mio decided to come clean. They each arranged meetings

turned this into a critical moment, wasn't surprised when

to reel her

Bunny, it's time to come back

the past, Julian had always picked the meeting spots,

windows, the

here are quite special. I already ordered something for

well," Aurora said with a smile.

didn't expect her to be so direct, getting

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to secure the collaboration in the best possible way. But she considered Julian

be honest. It was the least she could do

want to say?" Julian asked, though he already

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

rejection, which was why she spoke

with a smile, his expression calm and relaxed, as if

others were fighting tooth and nail for-he had

still unsure

Little Bunny was just too cute. After all, this project

new financial district project," Aurora clarified, still finding it hard to

asked any questions before agreeing. It