Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

The situation had completely shifted. Aurora now held the upper hand, and no one wanted to be the one forced into a passive position. With control firmly in her grasp, how could she possibly relinquish it so easily? Mira had never expected this young girl to be so formidable. It was the first tsomeone had spoken to her in such a way.

"Aurora, you need to understand something. I am very interested in making this collaboration happen, but don't forget-if I work with Julian, he won't lose anything. On the contrary, he'll earn a significant sum and expand into the European market.

This would be beneficial for both of us. By helping me, you're also helping him. Yet, you're speaking tolike this. Does his future mean so little to you?" Mira's tone was sharp and accusatory, painting Aurora as though she were in the wrong. It was a negotiation tactic, applying pressure at just the right moment.

But Aurora was no stranger to such games. How could she allow herself to be manipulated by Mira? Instead of being intimidated, Aurora's aura grew even stronger, almost as if she were rebounding with greater force. She maintained her smile as she looked at Mira.

"Miss Mira, I think you've misunderstood something. The so-called benefits you speak of are nothing but your own imagination. Neither Julian nor I care about those things. Julian's career is thriving right now. Even if, hypothetically, his business fails, his company collapses, and he's left with nothing, he still has me. Compared to your wealth, my assets might seem insignificant, but they're more than enough to support the two of us. The fand money you mention aren't necessities for us-they're just bonuses. Nice to have, but not essential." Aurora's words were light and effortless, yet they turned the situation around with ease. Mira clenched her teeth in frustration. She'd encountered a true opponent today.

Aurora was far sharper and more eloquent than Mira had anticipated. She had struck at Mira's weak points with precision, turning them into weapons against her.

"Fine, Miss Montgomery. You win. What you and Julian don't care about, I care about deeply. Tellyour terms," Mira conceded, lowering her guard.

The once-proud queen bowed her head before Aurora, and only then did the fire in Aurora's heart begin to subside.

"If Miss Mira had been this straightforward earlier, we wouldn't have needed to waste so much time. Trust is the most important thing between people," Aurora began.

"But I don't believe you truly trust me, Miss Montgomery. No one willingly exposes their weaknesses to others- not even you." "Of course not. I simply don't like being treated as a pawn. Fine, I'll help you advocate for this, but you'll need to agree to one condition of mine," Aurora said, seizing the opportunity.

"Nit," Mira replied, already expecting this cunning girl to have something up her sleeve. When Julian had called Aurora "Little Bunny," Mira had almost believed it. But Aurora was no bunny-she was a sly fox.

"I heard that your previous partnership involved a fifty-fifty profit split. I want you to concede an additional ten percent." Aurora was no stranger to the business world. She had fought her way through it and wasn't as kind and gentle as she might appear on the surface. If she were, she wouldn't have made it this far.

If she was going to play, she might as well secure better terms for Julian. After all, while they were already wealthy, who ever said no to more money? 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! "Ten percent? You're really asking for a lot!" Mira scoffed, her tone icy.

Aurora had heard that the project they were discussing was worth billions. Ten percent of the profits would amount to hundreds of millions-a substantial loss for Mira, and one she wouldn't accept lightly.

"You said it yourself-Julian is the key to this deal. Only he can make it happen. Isn't that worth the price?" Aurora said as she casually sipped her coffee. Being in the dominant position was truly invigorating. If the roles had been reversed, Mira would have been the one dictating terms.

"He may be the key, but my team is doing the work. Shouldn't I be compensated for my efforts? Besides, I'm the one initiating this collaboration," Mira argued.

Giving away ten percent for nothing was unacceptable to her. Previously, she had told Julian in Paris that she was willing to give him twenty percent. On the surface, it seemed generous, but Mira was no fool. Even with Julian as her partner, she had ways to ensure that she recouped every cent, and then some.

Her so-called generosity wasn't altruism-it was calculated. She only made such offers when she stood to gain more in return.

Mira's face betrayed a mix of frustration and anger. Aurora remained calm.

"I'm merely suggesting it. You're not obligated to agree, Miss Mira," Aurora said, glancing at her watch. "It's getting late, and I have other important matters to attend to. I'm afraid I won't be able to keep you company any longer." Her words carried an unmistakable undertone-it was tfor Mira to leave.

Mira stared at Aurora in disbelief. Damn it! She was being led by the nose by a mere girl! 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! This was the most humiliating moment of her career. She had always been the one manipulating others, never the other way around. And now, her opponent was someone so much younger than her.

"Fine! I agree!" Mira ground out through clenched teeth. She knew Aurora was playing her, but there was nothing she could do about it.

"If Miss Mira had been this decisive earlier, we'd have saved ourselves a lot of trouble," Aurora said with a harmless smile. Yet that single sentence had just cost Mira billions. "Decisive? If I were to ask you for ten percent, Miss Montgomery, would you agree so easily?"

"That depends on whether we have the chance to collaborate in m future, Miss Mira. If we do, I'd love to IfXwe Miss learn from you. After all, you've always been my idol," Aurora replied with a sly grin. Mira had no choice but to swallow her loss in silence. Aurora had not only gained the upper hand but also managed to feign humility.

"Fine. Consider it settled. I'll be staying in Clothville for the next couple of days. I hope you can givean answer soon," Mira said, forcing herself to remain composed.

"All right. I'll get back to you as soon as possible. But before we part, I'd like to remind you of something, Miss Mira," Aurora said, her tone sharp.

"Previously, you mentioned liking Julian. I hope you won't bring that up again. Even in Paris, I'd advise you not to play any clever games.

Your little tricks won't drive us apart; they only make us see them as childish. So, don't waste your energy."

Aurora's warning was clear. She wasn't one to forget grudges. Mira's previous stunt-calling her and m deliberately mentioning that Julian was in the shower-might have caused a fight if Aurora hadn't trusted Julian. "I'll take your advice into consideration," Mira replied, her smile thin.

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