Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

When she first joined the company, she was just a low-level employee, and like many others, she once harbored feelings for Eric. Yet Eric was always so distant, making himself impossible to approach.

Alison wasn't devoid of emotions; she simply buried them deep inside. She could casually open her legs for Paul, yet with Eric, she didn't dare say more than a word. This was the first tshe had been alone with Eric, at least as far as she could remember. Her heart raced uncontrollably.

"Mr. Montgomery," she addressed him as she always had in the company.

Eric gave no response. Alison had anticipated this, knowing he might see her as filthy, a woman who had destroyed his family. How could he possibly treat her with kindness? "Get in the car," he said.

Alison never imagined that one day Eric would personally drive her home. It felt like a dream.

In front of Eric, she was particularly restrained. She didn't dare sit in the passenger seat, knowing her status didn't qualify her to sit there. That seat was reserved for someone of importance.

Alison, aware of her own tarnished reputation, didn't want to stain Eric's car. She obediently sat in the back, her spine straight and stiff.

"Mr. Montgomery, if there's something you want to say to me, just say it. There's no one else here now," she said, not naive enough to believe Eric had simply wanted to give her a ride home.

"Where do you live?" Caught off guard, Alison hesitated for a moment before giving him her address. The car started, and the entire drive was silent.

Eric didn't speak, and Alison had no idea what to say. Her heart pounded like a trapped deer. From where she sat, she could see his profile-handsas ever.

He had once been her dream man, especially when he occasionally adjusted his glasses, exuding a unique charm.

Without realizing it, she ended up staring at him the entire way. When the car finally stopped in front of her rented apartment building, she said softly, "Thank you for drivinghome." Eric parked the car and pulled a card out of his pocket. "There's five million dollars on this card." "Mr. Montgomery, what do you mean by this?" Alison's gaze was fixed on him. Just a second ago, he had been her dream man, but now that image shattered completely. "You're that kind of woman, aren't you? The type who's only in it for the money. When you were with my dad, you demanded designer bags and clothes. At the company, you used his nto throw your weight around.

As his son, I shouldn't have interfered, but now you've crossed the line. You've cup with a new trick to get more money: using this child.

You think my dad has ssecret stash of money hidden away? Lettell you the truth-he has nothing left. After giving the house to Zachary and Ivy, he can barely survive." Alison stared at him coldly. "So you're offeringfive million to leave him?" "You're a smart woman. You should know what's best for you. You're still young and beautiful. In a few years, you can find someone your own age. Why waste your ton my dad? Living with him, he'll have to find a job just to survive. He can't provide you with the material life you want. Clinging to him is pointless-he has no money left." "Mr. Montgomery, what if I told you I didn't cback for money?" Alison's heart ached, knowing her past actions had defined her in others' eyes. But this was Eric, and the way he looked at her made her feel unjustly accused.

"Not for money? Don't tellyou've fallen in love with my dad?" Eric's face showed a hint of mockery.

He had seen women like Alison countless times-willing to do anything for money, even more so for power.

The difference was, she was unlucky. Paul truly had no money left. Clearly, she was trying to use the child as leverage to squeeze more out of him.

"I..." Alison wanted to say she was doing this for revenge, using the child as a weapon.

But if she admitted that, Eric would only despise her even more.

Her silence only confirmed his assumptions. "Fine. Whatever your reasons, take this five million as compensation.

My dad owes you. If you're willing to have this child and raise them alone, this money will ensure you live comfortably for the rest of your life.

But my advice? Don't keep the child. For one, it'll make it harder to find someone new. For another, you'll face endless gossip and judgment." Tears welled up in Alison's eyes. "What if I refuse the money?" "Then nyour price. Is five million not enough?" Eric's tone was sharp, like he was negotiating a business deal.

"My life is not for sale," Alison said, determined not to break down in front of him.

"Then what do you call your behavior with my dad? You're a smart woman. If you don't take this money and keep pushing forward, you'll end up with nothing-no money, no love.

My dad doesn't love you, and you'll get neither money nor affection from him. Do you really see yourself happy, living the rest of your life in this situation? Think about your child. Do you really believe they'll grow up happy in such an environment? To be honest, if this had happened when my parents divorced, I might not have intervened. Their marriage was already falling apart, and leaving each other might've been the best thing for them." "Then why now?" "Because of everything that's happened recently. My dad has finally realized the truth- he still loves my mom.

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! If you're not in a hurry, lettell you a story," Eric said.

"Go ahead." "Twenty years ago..."

Eric began recounting the love story between Kimberly and Paul, from the very beginning. His voice was deep and magnetic, like a rahost's, drawing her into the narrative. As Alison listened, she becengrossed, as though she were witnessing their history unfold. She had always thought Paul's love was for Genevieve.

If he didn't love her, why would he give Zachary tens of millions to make of millions amends? Alison had even seen video's of Paul and Genevieve having an affair in the office.

Though his words were often flippant, his body language revealed his intense interest in Genevieve erestin Having been intimate with him herself, Alison could tell the difference between desire and genuine affection. But after everything he had been through, he finally realized that Kimberly was the one he truly loved.

"My mom's life may have seemed glamorous, but she never got what she truly wanted. In the end, she was just a pitiful woman.

I know she reached out to you, even gave you smoney. Do you know why she did that?" "Out of gratitude for their years as husband and wife." "That's part of it. But there's another reason. I'm not her biological son. Their real son died young, and she lost the ability to have children.

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