Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 522: Little Bunny, You're So Kind Mona agreed to Gemma's proposal-not because she doubted Heather's abilities, but because the matter was important, and having one more person involved provided additional assurance.

Gemma walked out of the office with a smile, brimming with satisfaction. She approached Heather and said, "The General Manager has approved it. We'll be picking up Candy together." Heather felt a pang of discomfort but knew there was nothing she could say, not after Mona had spoken. Naturally, she could only agree.

"Fine. I'll make a copy of the itinerary for you, but don't mess it up," Heather replied.

"Me? Mess up? Heather, you think too highly of yourself. Don't think having Miss Montgomery's backing makes you better than me. This time, I'll show you what real capability looks like," Gemma retorted, snatching the itinerary from Heather's desk.

"If you want a copy, make it yourself. The original is mine." The office was nearly empty, with most employees out on fieldwork, so Gemma didn't bother keeping up appearances.

Heather frowned deeply. Why was there always someone like this in the workplace? Polite and professional in front of the boss, but two-faced behind their back.

Fortunately, Heather had already photographed the itinerary with her phone-a habit she had developed for important documents. This way, she could access it whenever needed and respond immediately if anything unexpected happened.

She spent stresearching Candy's preferences online. It wouldn't do to plan things that clashed with her interests.

Gemma, eager to steal the spotlight, also returned to her desk and began her own research on Candy. She was determined to prove her worth to everyone.

By the tAurora finished work, it was already 9 p. m. She dragged her tired body out of the office and spotted a car waiting at the entrance. It was clear Julian had been there for a while.

"Julian, didn't I tell you to go hand rest earlier?" Aurora said as she climbed into the car, immediately enveloped by its warmth.

Julian pulled her into his arms. "I just wanted to spend a little more twith you." His warmth melted away the chill she had brought in from outside. Aurora leaned her head against his chest. These days, she'd been leaving early and coming hlate, barely having tfor anything else. Most nights, she would bathe and fall asleep almost immediately.

Sometimes, she even dozed off in the bathtub, only for Julian to carry her to bed. She couldn't imagine how she would manage without his care-she'd probably have fallen ill by now.

There had been several occasions when Julian hinted at his desires, and Aurora knew it wasn't easy for him to hold back. Yet, tand again, she'd end up falling asleep before they could even make it to bed.

Just the other night, she had forced herself to stay awake during her bath, determined not to pass out. She had barely managed, but Julian had been so overjoyed, like an excited puppy wagging its tail.

When he finally laid her on the bed and leaned in to kiss her, her exhaustion overtook her, and she fell into a deep sleep. Her serene expression was so pure and peaceful that Julian couldn't bear to disturb her. Instead, he gently tucked her in and let her rest. The next morning, when Aurora woke up unharmed and still fully dressed, she felt a pang of guilt. Julian had been nothing but patient and considerate.

Thankfully, her hectic schedule was finally coming to an end. The fruits of her hard work were about to be realized.

Aurora snuggled into his embrace. "Julian, just wait a little longer. In a few days, I won't be so busy anymore. Then, I'll make it up to you." "You said it," Julian teased, ruffling her hair. In truth, he felt sorry for her and didn't want to add to her stress. "I mean it," Aurora replied with a smile.

"Christmas is almost here, and then it'll be New Year's," Julian said thoughtfully. "Aurora, let's spend this New Year together." Aurora didn't hesitate. "Of course." With her grandfather and father now fully supporting her relationship with Julian, spending the New Year together seemed perfectly natural.

"Where should we celebrate?" she asked, her excitement evident.

"Joaquin... he has cancer," Julian said hesitantly. "He hopes we'll spend the New Year with the Alvarez family." Aurora immediately understood his conflicted feelings. Julian had a complicated relationship with Joaquin-equal parts love and resentment. Joaquin was his father, a bond that couldn't be erased, but Julian could never forget how Joaquin had hurt his mother all those years ago.

The more tAurora spent with Julian, the more she realized how powerful he truly was. He had long been working to undermine Alvarez Holdings. With his resources, he could have easily destroyed the company, yet he hadn't.

Perhaps it was because he knew Joaquin's days were numbered.

'm Destroying the company would have ying crushed Joaquin's spirit entirely, and Julian wasn't heartless enough to deliver such a final blow. Aurora smiled softly. "We're already engaged. Spending New Year with your family is something my grandfather would support." Julian looked at her in disbelief. "The Alvarez family is awful. Last time, that old woman almost hurt you. You're still willing to go back?"

Aurora's tone was light and cheerful.

"The Alvarez family may be unbearable, but I just want to be with you, I know you hate Joaquin for what he did, but it's all in the past. You've stayed away from the family for years, and that alone has been punishment enough. "This time, let's go back and spend stwith him. He's old, and even if he didn't have cancer, he wouldn't have many years left. He's still your father. Can you really abandon him?" Julian was deeply moved by her words. He pulled her closer and whispered, "Little Bunny, you're so kind." "How about this," Aurora suggested. "We'll stay with them on New Year's Eve, and the next day, we'll return to the Montgomery family. My grandfather misses you and wants to play chess with you." Aurora knew Julian's hatred had long since faded. She was only giving him a way to reconcile with his father without losing face.

"Whatever you say," Julian replied, his love for her growing stronger. "You're amazing." In that moment, Julian felt certain that meeting Aurora was the best thing that had ever happened to him-a reward for all the good he must have done in a past life.

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