Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Walsh gave a brief explanation about her family matters. Of course, she left out key details about the origins of the R family and other important secrets. She only mentioned that Victoria was now the head of the family, holding all the power.

During her absence, had been groomed as the heir to the family. But when Victoria returned, her ambitions were crushed-she could only settle for being a vice president, forever under Victoria's control.

"So, if Aurora were to return, wouldn't that make her the head of the family?" Ivy's voice betrayed her jealousy. To her, Aurora already had everything handed to her on a silver platter.

But now? Aurora might also get this incredible stroke of luck. Victoria was the head of the R family. Aurora had Julian. She had the Montgomery family. Was all of that still not enough? "That's true," replied. "But when Victoria returned back then, she didn't mention having a daughter. She deliberately kept it a secret.

It wasn't until recently, when I saw Aurora's face, that I noticed how much she resembled our family head. That's when I started to suspect the truth. For now, the family still doesn't know about her existence.

Life is unpredictable. Back then, I had no interest in becoming the head of the family. It was the elders who pushedinto that position, insisting one day I'd take over.

They toldbeing the head cwith strict requirements, and I worked tirelessly to meet them. But when Victoria returned, I lost everything.

If I had known it would end this way, I wouldn't have hoped for anything in the first place. The higher the expectation, the greater the disappointment." These were Walsh's true feelings. If those elders hadn't said anything to him back then, he would have understood his place from the start and wouldn't have dared to dream beyond his reach.

Despite all his efforts, Victoria's return erased any chance he had to compete.

Feeling Mio's desolation, Ivy sympathized. "Mio, don't be sad. I understand how you feel.

I thought I could join the family business seamlessly and secure shares. But when Aurora returned, all of that vanished.

No shares, no home, no family-I lost everything. It seems fate has tied us together. We're both people who share the smisfortune." "Yes, life is truly unpredictable. The family head's health is deteriorating day by day, and she doesn't have much tleft.

If she were healthy, this trip to Rwouldn't have fallen to me. She would've cherself. But unfortunately, her condition worsens by the day," said, feigning casualness.

"So if she dies, wouldn't the position of family head be yours? You said they don't know about Aurora yet.

If Victoria wanted to reveal her existence, she would've done so already and brought Aurora back. But she's deliberately pretending not to know her, which clearly means she doesn't want Aurora to return." "You must understand, this world is full of surprises. For now, they haven't learned the truth. But if someone tells them, even if Victoria says nothing, the family will still bring Aurora back once they find out.

It seems I'm destined to have no connection to the position of family head in this lifetime. So be it. I've grown used to disappointment.

But I'll tell you this-if Aurora becomes the head of the family, Zachary won't be able to join the company.

From what you've toldabout her actions, Aurora is a cunning and ruthless woman. She'd never allow Zachary to step foot in the company." subtly steered the conversation elsewhere.

"Why does fate hateso much?" Ivy sighed. "Aurora has already ruined me. Could she truly have been sent by heaven to torment me?" "Not just you," replied. "She's here to tormenttoo. If you marryone day and she becomes the head of the family, we'll always be beneath her.

I don't mind, but given the animosity between you two, she'll definitely find ways to make life difficult for you. I'm only worried about you being wronged." "Mio, I'll be fine. No matter how much Aurora dislikes me, as long as I stay out of her way, she won't have any power over me." "Ah, if only Aurora didn't exist. If Victoria had never gone to the Montgomery family and never had a child, then when she dies, the position of family head would be mine.

I could marry you in grand fashion without having to answer to anyone." "No Aurora..." Ivy repeated softly. Mio's words sparked something in her. Aurora was indeed cunning.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! She had already driven Ivy out of the Montgomery family. Now she was trying to harm her mother. If she truly becthe family head, wouldn't Ivy spend the rest of her life under her oppression? More importantly, would be burdened forever. He had been so close to the position of family head.

"What are you thinking about?" asked.

"Nothing," Ivy replied hastily. "It's late, I'm tired. I think I'll sleep now." "Alright." In the darkness, Mio's lips curled into a smile. It seemed his manipulation had worked.

A sharp blade was about to be fully crafted.

In his dreams, he saw everything he ever wanted. Aurora disappeared from the world, and Victoria, heartbroken by the news, passed away as well.

The family, unable to go even a day without a leader, had no choice but to turn to him. With no one else qualified, the elders would naturally welchim as the head of the family.

He gained all the shares.

It was a beautiful dream.

stayed for a few more days, buying numerous gifts for Ivy and the others. Finally, citing work obligations, he left a week later.

Ivy reluctantly saw him off. "Mio, next tit'll be my turn to visit you in New York." "Alright. Letknow when you're coming so I can make arrangements." "Within a month. I'll cthen. You won't abandon me, will you?" Ivy already had a plan in mind.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! "Of course not. You're welcanytime." already knew what Ivy was planning. Over the last few days, she had been watching detective movies, most of which involved murder plots.

She was crafting a plan-a flawless schto kill Aurora while escaping unscathed thed, allowing her to reunite with in New York and live happily ever after.

"It's getting late. I should board my flight now. I wired you $100,000m Take good care of yourself, said, gently patting her head like a doting boyfriend. "Mio, you've already spent so much these past few days. I can't accept more." "Fool. I know your family's situation isn't great right now. Buy yourself whatever you like. Don't hold back." "Thank you." "No, I should be thanking you." "Thank me? For what?" Ivy asked, confused.

"For givingeverything I ever wanted," said with a smile.

If he were a vampire, he might have bared his fangs in that moment.

Ivy thought he was thanking her for showing him the beauty of love. Smiling, she let go of him. "Mio, wait for me." "I will." With that, they parted. Ivy watched him leave, unaware of the terrible mistake she was about to commit.

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