Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Although the outcwas already decided, still harbored a faint hope that it wasn't true.

Rebecca's lips curled into a devilish smile. "Mr. Walsh, have you misunderstood something? I asked you to cover, but I never said it was to sign a contract." realized she had been tricked. Rebecca hadn't explicitly mentioned it, nor had she refused her assumption at the time, which led to believe the purpose of the meeting was to finalize the contract.

"Rebecca, I need to talk to you," said, seeking clarity. This time, Rebecca didn't refuse her.

Mr. Grant stormed out angrily, while Aurora stayed behind to sign the contract. As for Mr. Elderstone, he remained silent-after all, he was the only one aware of the wager.

Regardless of what might have transpired between Julian and Aurora, securing the contract would make Aurora the head of the family. Mr. Elderstone wasn't foolish enough to let such an opportunity slip away.

Julian spoke to Aurora with gentle warmth. "I personally drafted the contract. Based on our discussions from the other day, I've made sadditional adjustments. Take a look." "Alright." Aurora quietly read through the document. When she reached the profit- sharing section, her eyes widened. "Wasn't it supposed to be a fifty-fifty split? Why is it forty-sixty now?" The new split favored R Corporation sixty to Radiant Horizons' forty. Such terms were unprecedented. As the host, offering a fifty-fifty division was already considered generous. Yet now, Julian had lowered his company's share to forty percent-something that had never been done before.

Julian's smile deepened. "Don't you think this division is better? This is the first collaboration between our two companies in a century. I decided to offer an extra ten percent as a gesture of goodwill. I hope we can work together more in the future." The real reason, however, was his desire to support Aurora. By securing this deal, she would ascend to the position of family head, garnering widespread recognition for her achievement. He wanted to help her as much as possible.

"It's not bad at all. I'm just grateful that you're even willing to work with me. I didn't expect such a big concession," Aurora said, feeling a bit embarrassed.

She recalled her earlier brief suspicion upon seeing Mio, fearing had cto sign the contract instead. But Julian hadn't deceived her. Based on the terms of the contract, it was clear R Corporation had made far greater concessions than Radiant Horizons.

"Have you looked it over? If everything's clear, go ahead and sign," Julian gently prompted.

"Alright." Aurora lowered her head and signed her name.

"Let's have lunch together later to celebrate this first collaboration between our companies," Julian suggested.

"Sure," Aurora nodded. "Grandpa Bramwell, why don't you join us?" Mr. Elderstone's emotions were complicated. He knew this had all been part of Julian's plan, but he also recognized how much Julian had genuinely helped Aurora ascend to the family head position.

Julian had poured significant resources into this project. His devotion was undeniable.

"I'll pass. You young people get along better. Mr. Barnet, could we speak privately?" Mr. Elderstone asked, turning to Julian.

Julian, understanding what was coming, nodded. He turned to Aurora. "Wait here for me. I'll be right back." He could have left without a word, but the fact that he specifically informed her showed how much he respected Aurora.

"Alright," Aurora replied, curious but unwilling to pry into others' secrets.

As you reach the final pages, remember that 000005sis your destination for the complete story. Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Outside, Bramwell Elderstone faced Julian. "This project... you planned it from the start, didn't you?" "Mr. Elderstone, I'm not sure what you mean. I don't follow," Julian replied, feigning innocence.

"There's no need to hide anymore. I've seen through you. You've been concealing your true identity all along. Even Miss Aurora had no idea, did she?" "Aurora never asked, and I saw no need to explain. Being together has nothing to do with status or titles. My purpose is to be there whenever she needs me," Julian said calmly.

Bramwell Elderstone studied the man before him, one so deeply devoted. "Have you told her who you really are?" "I gave you my word, and I won't break it. But once she's officially the head of the family, I'll tell her everything. I cinto her life as a stranger. If she can fall in love withagain without knowing my identity, then you've lost this wager." "Lost or not, I'm happy to concede. I won't interfere in your relationship anymore," Bramwell Elderstone said, surprisingly at ease.

"You're letting us go so easily?" Julian asked, genuinely surprised. He had expected Mr. Elderstone to be furious, especially since the entire situation had been orchestrated by him.

"Do you think I'm sirrational old man who can't stand seeing you two together? My actions were my duty. I've fulfilled that duty. The fact that Miss Aurora could fall in love with you again is your own skill.

Miss Aurora has often criticized the family's traditions as toxic, and I agree with her. I hope she'll be the one to change them. She's already on the brink of doing so. Why would I be angry?"

Years ago, Bramwell Elderstone had been heartbroken over Aurora's grandmother. Her by losing the memory of the man she the hemlig life marked loved, left her in pain. As head of the family, she suffered her whole life, and Bramwell Elderstone had quietly mourned for her.

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Share the joy of reading with others and spread the word. The next chapter is just a visit away! Aurora's arrival brought the hope of breaking that cycle. She shouldn't endure the sfate as her grandmother.

"Thank you," Julian said, sensing the resignation in Elderstone's words. The fault lay not with Elderstone, but with the family itself. It would now be Aurora's mission to rewrite history.

"Take good care of her. Being born into this family might have been her m greatest misfortune Bramwell Elderstone sighed deeply. He had spent many years in this family and knew all too well the burdens that cwith the title of family head. "I promise she'll live happily from now on, free from pain," Julian vowed with unwavering conviction.

"I believe you can," Bramwell Elderstone said, his deeply lined face softening. "Now that she has the contract in hand, she's officially the family head. My burden has finally been lifted." "Thank you for supporting us." "There's no need to thank anyone. Now, I'll go check on Mr. Grant. He's likely struggling to cope with this blow." Elderstone thought back to how confident Mr. Grant had been upon arriving at the company, convinced the contract was already his. The sudden turn of events had surely devastated him.

After working so hard for so long, only to lose everything at the final moment, Mr. Grant was likely overwhelmed with despair. Elderstone wasn't there to gloat but to help him face reality.

After this, Mr. Grant would probably give up. And that was for the best-those things never belonged to him in the first place.

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