Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

When Aurora called out Julian's name and saw the way his eyes sparkled with joy, like a sly fox, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had somehow fallen into a trap.

"Isn't this form of address a bit too much?" she asked cautiously. After all, they had only known each other for a week.

"What's wrong with it? We've already watched movies together for several days. What's the big deal in calling my name?" Julian's casual rebuttal left her speechless.

Aurora opened her mouth, trying to respond, but even though his reasoning made sense, it still felt strange to her.

"What about the collaboration?" Aurora redirected the conversation, focusing on the business matter. Julian's overly accommodating attitude made her feel like she was dreaming.

"Don't worry. I'm the lead for this project. As long as I give the green light, it's ninety- nine percent a done deal."

Julian wasn't bragging. Years ago, after finding the Barnet family in New York, his grandfather, Maxwell Barnet, had been determined to keep him by his side.

But Julian's mind was set on Aurora. If he stayed in New York to develop his career, wouldn't that mean he'd rarely get to see her?

So, he had refused Maxwell's offer, claiming he wanted to return to Clothville. Back then, he was still full of resentment toward Joaquin, and the Alvarez family didn't like him either, leaving him in an awkward position.

Fortunately, he had a sharp mind. He started with small businesses, and Maxwell, aware of Julian's stubborn personality, discreetly enlisted the help of old friends in Clothville to support him.

Later, after meeting Irene, he connected with Nick. By then, Nick was already a successful figure and lent Julian a helping hand.

No one achieves success alone in a short period, and Julian was no exception. Neither was Aurora.

to bring him back to the family business. Currently, the company was managed by his Aunt Clara. Rebecca, Clara's youngest daughter, served as

two children-Phil and ten-year-old Lila. Lila

pressing him to return, instead sending Phil to work under him to learn. If Julian didn't want to inherit the family business, then Phil would take

harmonious and had never experienced property disputes. If Rebecca weren't short

for fear of arousing R Company's suspicion. That was why he had asked his grandfather to

suspected anything and had willingly proposed the wager. Since Mr. Elderstone had taken the initiative, even if he later discovered Julian's identity, it wouldn't be Julian's

Julian upon hearing about the project. That very night,

as businessmen, they weren't doing it for nothing-they would profit from it

now that Aurora had stepped into it, there

it surreal how easily Julian had agreed to her proposal. The

meet him tomorrow for an on-site inspection of

stay up too late tonight. Get some rest. Goodnight." As always, he kissed her

he had agreed to the collaboration, she would want to gather as much information as possible

growing increasingly accustomed to his touch.

her stomach, Aurora felt conflicted. On one hand, she wondered where the father of her baby was and why he hadn't come looking for

her. She spent her days with Julian and dreamed of

they were on a boat in the ocean.

of having once lived with Julian? While she missed

head, Aurora resolved to cut ties with Julian after this project. She

and Aurora was sure Julian wouldn't deceive

unreal. She had approached Julian with her intentions, only to find

male lead in a drama