Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

The car stopped not far from the village. His return had been rushed this time. Aside from the clothes and daily necessities he had bought for Aurora, he brought nothing else. The car was a rental, and once they arrived at their destination, it was destined to return to the small county town.

"It's chilly in the mountains. Put on a jacket." Aurora was still wearing a white dress. The warm climate of Lorvale made her dress lightly. Justin handed her a knitted cardigan to drape over her shoulders.

Her long hair flowed freely, and the wind gently lifted the hem of her dress. Standing there amidst the mountains, she looked like a fairy descending to earth.

Mrs. Woolf pulled Justin aside. "Justin, have you thought about what bringing Aurora back will mean for Lana? What will she think?" "Mrs. Woolf, you know as well as I do that, with or without Aurora, I've never liked Lana. This is the perfect chance for her to understand that clearly." "Men always protect the women they love, but are they always this cruel to those they don't?" Mrs. Woolf had watched these two children grow up. It was unfortunate that Lana loved Justin while Justin didn't reciprocate.

That girl was stubborn, too. She had been waiting for Justin to cback and marry her. She even said that if Justin didn't marry her, she wouldn't marry anyone else in this lifetime.

Now that Justin had brought Aurora back, Mrs. Woolf could already foresee how much this would hurt Lana. Without even seeing it, she knew the girl would suffer.

"You're mistaken, Mrs. Woolf. If I don't love her, giving her false hope would be the real cruelty. I've made my rejection clear many times, but she insists on waiting." "Fine, fine. You young people sort out your own affairs. I can't control it anyway. Let's go." "Alright." Justin carried the bags and walked toward Aurora. "You'll get to try sof our local specialties soon. You can't find them in the big city." "What kind of specialties?" Aurora asked curiously.

"You'll see," Justin replied with a mysterious smile.

Aurora followed him into the village. The stilt houses were scattered in an orderly fashion. Many were newly built, featuring a more refined and modern design compared to the traditional ones. Nestled among the mountains, they blended harmoniously with the landscape.

"Don't underestimate these stilt houses. They're fully modernized inside, so you don't have to worry about inconveniences.

"In the past, stilt houses were built to protect against snakes, insects, and rodents. Nowadays, they're more about preserving tradition. Occasionally, tourists cto the village to sightsee." Aurora observed the surroundings. The pristine beauty of the area made it an ideal location for tourism. "Has no one thought about developing this place? It's perfect for tourism. The tourism industry is booming right now," she remarked.

At moments like these, Aurora's business acumen surfaced. She had unknowingly spotted another opportunity. Justin seemed like a decent person. Although she didn't fully understand why he had beca pirate, she thought that if she could guide him back onto the right path, they might even collaborate in the future. After all, Justin had saved her. Aurora had no desire to bechis enemy. If they could becfriends, so much the better.

"You're in the beauty industry. Why are you suddenly interested in tourism development?" Justin glanced at her.

Aurora was puzzled. She hadn't mentioned her profession to him.

"How did you know?" "I looked up the nof that perfyou had the other day. Turns out, you're its creator." "Yes. Ever since I got pregnant, I've becmore sensitive and emotionally volatile. Sometimes, I cry for no reason.

"Actually, I'm not just in beauty and fashion. I'm also in real estate. I own a listed company in New York that specializes in real estate.

"Looking at this area's natural beauty, if you ever want to develop it, I could help bring in sprojects. That way, the people here could live better lives.

"But tourism, while profitable, would also taint this untouched beauty. I can't say whether it's a good or bad thing." Justin and Mrs. Woolf were genuinely impressed. She was so young and already the CEO of a listed company! If Aurora weren't usually so low-key, they wouldn't have believed it had someone else said it.

"Money is a good thing, but not everyone needs it. I think preserving this pure land is just as valuable." "True. Tourism would bring benefits, but overdevelopment could destroy this pristine environment. Every coin has two sides." "I didn't realize it before, but now I see you're an incredible businesswoman. No wonder you're so successful." "People are forged by hardship. I never imagined I'd achieve so much either," Aurora replied with a smile. The faint sadness in her expression felt familiar to Justin.

She was likely referring to the abuse she endured from Ivy's family and the betrayal by her best friend. Justin had only seen fragments of the news, but Aurora's suffering was far greater than he had imagined.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. I'll take you into the village." Justin wanted to take Aurora's hand, but she avoided him with a smile. "We're not outside anymore. There's no need to pretend to be a couple." Aurora was a sharp woman.

Justin awkwardly withdrew his hand. It had taken so much effort just to get Aurora to start talking to him. He didn't want to push her further away by overstepping. As they entered the village, slocals noticed them.

If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join for us for the complete experience all for * be free. The next chapter is eagerly En waiting for you! "Justin's back? Just arrived? Why is it only you and Mrs.

Woolf? Where's Frank and the others?" "They had other things to take care of. I cback to attend the Petal Fest." "And who's this? Haven't seen her before." "She's my girlfriend. I brought her back to take a look around." Aurora frowned slightly but didn't interrupt. For one, speaking up would only embarrass Justin. For another, it wouldn't change anything.

Upon hearing the word "girlfriend," the villagers were visibly surprised. "And Lana? She's been waiting for you all these years."

"Mrs. Hensley, I've never agreed to anything with her. The person like isn't Lana. We've been traveling all day, so I'll take her to rest first. Excuse us." It was only then that Aurora realized Justin had a childhood friend who deeply loved him. If she could bring the two of them together, perhaps Justin would finally let her go.

"Who is this Lana?" "Don't mind what others say. The only person I like is you," Justin replied, unwilling to elaborate further.

"But Lana will definitely clooking for you," Mrs. Woolf interjected, as if she could already foresee the scene.

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