Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 914: The Counterattack

Aveline returned to Orion's office and found his desk, as always, piled high with thick stacks of documents. Compared to him, she felt like she had nothing to do-a mere bystander.

Although she understood that Orion didn't want her to overwork herself, her intention in coming here wasn't just to help him. She wanted to challenge herself, to grow. But Orion's constant pampering only left her stagnant, unable to break through her limits.

"Orion." It wasn't her habit to interrupt him during work hours, but today she could no longer hold back.

"What's wrong? Who bullied my little Aveline?" Orion, noticing her displeased expression as she entered, quickly set down his pen.

"Orion, I've been here for days, and you haven't let me do anything. I didn't come here for a vacation," she said, her frustration spilling out.

She hadn't mentioned the minor issues at the company to him, not wanting to add to his burdens.

Orion pulled her into his arms. "I just can't bear to let you get tired. I told you-I'll take care of everything."

"But I want to grow, Orion. You're being selfish," Aveline replied, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction.

Before Orion could respond, Amy entered the room with a file in her hands. "President, here's the new project proposal I just completed. You-" She stopped mid-sentence, stunned to see Aveline sitting on Orion's lap, her arms wrapped around his neck. Orion's expression darkened as he glanced at Amy. "Do you not know how to knock before coming in?"

Amy looked visibly hurt. She used to knock, but there were times when Orion was so immersed in work that he didn't hear it. Over time, she'd stopped knocking altogether- it had become an unspoken understanding. Orion had never complained before. But now, with Aveline here, he was scolding her harshly.

"My apologies, President. It won't happen again. Here's the proposal for your review," Amy said, handing over the file.

"A new proposal? Let me take a look," Aveline said, seizing the chance to involve herself.

she held onto the file.

for an upcoming bid. It's best

do you think I'd leak company secrets to someone else?"

what I meant,"

do you mean?" Aveline pressed, her gaze unwavering. She hadn't addressed the rumors Amy

and has never dealt with anything like this before. I'm afraid it might be difficult for you to understand the proposal. The President

implied that Aveline was a burden, incapable

darkened further. "Amy, you're out of line. She's the Vice President. There's

"But, President-"

over to the

woman. Aveline truly was a disruptive force. Aveline

Julian questions, and he'd patiently explain everything. How else would she have made money on her first foray into the stock market? She knew when to pull out before the bubble burst. To the

with reviewing billion-dollar projects as a test when she was younger.

gave her assessment. "This proposal looks flawless on the surface, but there are

President, you've never even attended

think I'm wrong, I'll redo the proposal myself. I'll take

nothing to do around the office. This

present, she would've openly mocked Aveline. But with him here, she dared not say much. Instead, she thought, If Aveline wants to dig her own grave, I'll gladly hand

have you ever done anything like this before?" Amy asked, her tone

mean I can't. If you're so confident that I'll fail, why don't we make a bet?" Aveline said, her lips curling into

me. In that case, you'll leave the company. If I