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.

held onto

bid. It's best for the

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

not what I meant,"

hadn't addressed the rumors Amy had been spreading about her,

Vice President only recently graduated high school and has never dealt with anything like this before. I'm afraid it might be difficult for you to understand the proposal.

that Aveline was a burden, incapable of

respond, Orion's face darkened further. "Amy, you're out of line. She's

"But, President-"

it over

top priority, but now, everything seemed to revolve around this woman. Aveline truly was a disruptive force. Aveline took the proposal and began

child, Julian would often sit her on his lap at home while he worked on documents. From an early age, she had been exposed to business matters. Sometimes, she'd even ask 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 outside world, she might seem like a mere high school graduate, but in reality, she was

a test when she was younger. A few hundred

gave her assessment. "This proposal

face darkened. How dare she criticize the proposal? "Vice President, you've never even attended college. Are

I'll redo the proposal

to do around the office. This was the perfect opportunity to prove

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

done anything like this before?" Amy asked,

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

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