Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 456: I'm Here Aurora followed Denis Vukic out of the office. He was a man of few words-so much so that if you didn't take the initiative to speak, he probably wouldn't say a single word to you all day.

Inside his private elevator, the confined space made Aurora feel the atmosphere grow unbearably awkward. She turned her head to look at the floor indicator, watching as the numbers ticked downward.

When they reached the underground garage, Aurora spotted her Porsche parked nearby. "Mr. Vukic, I drove here. Just givethe address, and I'll follow you," she said.

"Givethe keys," Denis said simply, his words carrying an air of authority that left no room for refusal. Aurora, puzzled but compliant, handed over the keys, watching as Denis turned and walked away without explanation.

"Mr. Vukic, what are you doing?" she called after him, unable to fathom his intentions. He was an enigma, never explaining his actions or thoughts.

Denis briskly walked to a sleek black car, opened the driver's door, and gestured for the chauffeur to get out. "President," the chauffeur greeted him respectfully, stepping aside. Denis pressed the Porsche keys into the man's palm. "Drive it back," he ordered.

The chauffeur, knowing the two lived close to one another, left without hesitation.

Only then did Aurora realize what Denis intended-he wanted her to ride with him. No sooner had she pieced it together than Denis opened the passenger door for her. "Get in," he said.

He wasn't like Julian. Julian was never overbearing in front of Aurora; he always treated her with care and respect. Denis, however, left no room for negotiation. With other matters requiring his help, Aurora had no choice but to comply, climbing into the car. Denis got in after her, and in the small, enclosed space, Aurora was startled when he reached over. She realized he was merely pulling out the seatbelt for her. Quickly, she took it from his hands. "Mr. Vukic, I can do it myself," she said hurriedly.

Denis returned to the driver's seat, started the engine, and shifted into gear. As they drove, Aurora glanced at him. His expression was serious, the sharp lines of his face strikingly handsome. Even from a side profile, his features were stunning.

An icy aura surrounded him, the kind of presence that women found irresistible. Thankfully, Aurora already had Julian. No matter how exceptional Denis Vukic was, her heart belonged to someone else.

Julian was likely up and working by now. He never took more than twenty minutes to wash up and get dressed, then would head downstairs for breakfast. She used to join him for meals. Without her, would he feel out of place? He must, she thought. Just as she often thought of him, surely he thought of her too. The thought of Julian's face filled her heart with warmth.

Denis noticed the faint smile on her lips. "What are you thinking about?" he asked. "My fiancé," Aurora replied honestly. "Wondering what he's up to right now." "Mr. Vukic, are you married?" she asked after a moment, curiosity getting the better of her. Denis seemed to be around Julian's age, and someone of his stature had surely settled down by now.

The word "fiancé" grated on Denis's ears. His reply ccolder than usual. "No." "Do you have a girlfriend, then?" Aurora prodded, her curiosity about this enigmatic man growing.

"No," Denis answered, his tone still icy.

Aurora decided not to press further. Talking to Denis was always like hitting a wall-he could end a conversation in an instant.

Just then, Aurora's phone rang. It was Julian calling. She smiled as she picked up. "Julian." 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! "Is everything going smoothly?" Julian's voice was warm, even from across the distance in Clothville.

"More or less," Aurora replied. "I'm on my way to visit Professor Lockman. I don't know how it'll go yet." She was pragmatic by nature and didn't want to asssuccess until she had a concrete result.

"Lockman likes tea," Julian said. "I should've sent you spremium tea leaves to bring him." "Noted," Aurora said.

"And make sure you drink your tea, every single dose. If you skip even one, I'll hold you accountable," Julian warned her, half-joking but firm.

Aurora sighed. "Julian, even if you don't trust me, you should trust Ashy. Since leaving you-my number one caretaker-I've gotten myself a second one. He's even stricter than you and doesn't letmiss a single dose." "That's good. I'll have a surprise for you in a few days," Julian said, his tone softening. "What surprise?" Aurora's eyes lit up. She loved surprises.

"If I tell you now, it won't be a surprise. Just wait and see," Julian teased.

"Alright. I'll hang up now," Aurora said, remembering that she still needed to buy tea leaves for Professor Lockman.

"Take care, and callif you need anything," Julian said gently.

Though they were far apart, their love was conveyed through the cold signals of the phone. Hearing each other's voices brought a touch of warmth to their hearts.

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 Then waiting for you! Denis, observing Aurora's demeanor, noted how she softened completely when talking to Julian. So "Ashy" was Asher, he thought.

He had once assumed Aurora was fickle, but now he realized she wasn't at all what he'd thought. He ○ M relationship with Julian was strong, and Asher was nothing more than a comrade who had fought alongside her. In that moment, Denis almost wished Aurora were the type of woman he'd initially believed her to be. At least then, he could have her easily.

But now, he found himself hesitating.

He wanted to be close to her but didn't dare. Maybe he could m possess her, he could finally drive sher, away the stubborn shadow of that other man from her mind. "Mr. Vukic, could you stop somewhere nearby? It would be improper to visit Professor Lockman empty-handed," Aurora said, thinking of Julian's advice to buy tea.

"No need. You have me," Denis replied, showing no intention of stopping. He knew exactly why Aurora suddenly wanted to make a purchase-it was because of that man's suggestion.

The thought made him even more determined not to follow Julian's lead. Aurora frowned. Denis was far too domineering, never willing to listen to her.

"Mr. Vukic, can I ask what your connection to Professor Lockman is?" she ventured. She had speculated before-was he a prized student of Lockman's? But his business ventures didn't include anything related to perfumes, and he didn't seem like a perfumer.

"You'll find out soon enough. He no longer takes students, but if you want to study under him, you'll need to do as I say," Denis replied, his words leaving Aurora more perplexed than ever.

She could only nod and say, "Alright." Thinking of NE and their arrogant attitude, Aurora's determination grew. She had to create the best perfand surpass NE.

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