Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Tina had changed out of her hospital gown and into a long black dress, exuding an aura that warned others to keep their distance.

Even John Walsh, who had once been soft-spoken and gentle at the nursing home, now stood solemnly behind her, his demeanor completely transformed.

When the others saw Tina appear, their expressions shifted dramatically.

"Master," they greeted, their voices tense.

"What's wrong? Did you all think I was on my deathbed? Is that why you've been acting so brazenly?" Tina's voice was sharp, slicing through the air like a blade cutting flesh, cold and unyielding.

Her presence alone spoke volumes. She wasn't just the head of the family-she commanded absolute respect. The instant she spoke, the atmosphere shifted entirely.

Even Mr. Grant, who had been swaggering moments ago, immediately shrank back, his arrogance dissolving like a mouse caught in a cat's gaze.

"Master, you seem to be in much better health. That's truly wonderful news," one of them quickly said, trying to appease her.

But the coldness on Tina's face didn't waver. "If I hadn't recovered, would my daughter have been bullied to death by you lot?"

"Master, what are you saying? We've always treated Miss Aurora with the utmost respect-how could we ever bully her?"

"Whether you've bullied her or not, I'm not interested in debating that with you. Mr. Grant, you just claimed that Mio is the only one worthy of becoming the head of this family. Since when, exactly, did you have the authority to decide that? When did my family become yours to rule?"

From the moment Tina entered the room, she had been targeting Mr. Grant with unrelenting precision. Her years of cunning and dominance were evident. If her methods weren't so formidable, Mr. Grant wouldn't have been so subdued in her presence.

winning through dishonorable means. I simply voiced my concerns." "Dishonorable? Fine. Let me ask you this: what is the family's long-standing

by the current head's

the system? My daughter becoming the head of this family is her birthright. What gives you the authority

clear that she wasn't someone to be trifled with. Those who had previously

of the family, Tina held absolute control. She was their lifeline, their emperor in all but name. Every privilege they enjoyed,

only because Tina's health had declined that some had dared

convincing many to support Mio's rise by

who had remained steadfast. The family had splintered into two factions, and after Tina fell unconscious,

Grant, emboldened by his apparent victory, had seen his plans progress exactly

became the obstacle he hadn't foreseen. That was when Mr.

Aurora needed to be eliminated for

become an obsession for him. He had been one step away from absolute power, and in a moment of weakness, he gave in

survived, defying all odds. Now, Mio was wracked with guilt and unease, ashamed

vitality and commanding presence were nothing like the frail figure Mr.

Tina's voice cut through the silence. "If that's the case, I'll take it as your consent. From this day forward, Aurora is the president of our company and the head of this family. I hereby transfer all my

was calm but absolute,

mouth as if to protest, but in the end, he hesitated

to

Aurora is... an unusual choice.

her opponent

decisions that could determine the fate of everyone here. I simply worry that Miss Aurora is too young and lacks the experience to bear such a responsibility. Our objections are only in the family's best

they were laced with deceit. He painted himself

funniest thing I've heard all day. Erica,