Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 472: NE Is Nothing but a Clown Aurora used to be much like Daria in personality. Especially when she smiled, it felt as though the entire world lit up.

Over the past few months spent together, Aurora had gradually returned to her true self. There was a softness to her, a gentle light that, for a man long entrenched in darkness, was deeply healing.

Five years had passed-not too long, not too short. Perhaps Denis Vukic had already let go of that past relationship. After years of emptiness, the appearance of another warm woman made it almost inevitable he would feel something.

Julian himself had fallen under Aurora's spell. He knew the special kind of allure she carried, and it scared him. He was afraid Denis Vukic might fall for Aurora too.

Aurora burrowed into his arms and teased, "You're being ridiculous. Do I really have skind of magic that makes every man fall for me?" "I wish you didn't," Julian said, stroking her hair. "That way, I'd be the only one who loves you." "Not upset anymore?" "No... but it still feels bittersweet. Two people who love each other so much, yet they can't be together. Julian, do you think there's a chance that one day Daria might cback, and she and Denis Vukic could start over?" "Who can say? Fate is unpredictable. Look at us-we've been through so much, and yet here we are, together." Whenever Julian saw others parting ways or reuniting, he felt grateful for the chance fate had given him and Aurora.

It was because of that gratitude that he couldn't bear to let anyone cbetween them. Not even a whisper of it. He had to snuff out any threat before it could take root. Otherwise, they might end up like Denis Vukic and Daria: two people who loved each other but could never be together.

"Julian, I hope Denis Vukic and Daria can be together again." "I hope so too," Julian replied, only to add with his usual wry humor, "That way, he won't be interested in you anymore." Aurora lightly punched his chest. "You always ruin the moment!" "Julian, no matter what happens with others, we must stay together. No one can cbetween us," Aurora said, her resolve strengthened by the story she'd just heard.

"Yes, we'll stay together. No one will separate us," Julian said firmly. "Seeing Denis Vukic so angry last night, it's clear his feelings for Daria haven't faded.

Love like that runs deep. When you truly love someone, it's in your bones. No matter what happens, you can't let go. I know that because when you were with Hayden, I couldn't give up on you either." Julian's hostility toward Denis Vukic softened. He understood too well what it meant to carry someone in your heart. Denis Vukic might have sfondness for Aurora, but it wasn't love. After Daria left, Aurora had beca ray of light in his dark world. And for someone who had lived in darkness for so long, light was the most desirable thing.

"Julian, we're so lucky to have found each other after everything we've been through. By the way, you mentioned a surprise forearlier. Is this it?" Aurora suddenly straddled Julian, wrapping her arms around his neck, her face playful and lively.

"This is just a small surprise. The big one's still in the works. By the way, has Lockman agreed to teach you yet?" Julian asked, gently patting her head.

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! Aurora recounted what had happened. To learn the art of perfumery, she would need to study under Denis Vukic. The thought of their complicated connection made her hesitate.

"Denis Vukic actually agreed to teach you?" Julian asked.

"Yes. Why?" "After Daria left, he stopped making perfumes. Maybe he really does see you as Daria's replacement," Julian said, a touch of jealousy in his voice.

"Julian, I've only met Denis Vukic a few times. There's no entanglement between us. Who would've thought you two had such a history? Since he has such a grudge against you and blames you for Daria, and I'm your woman, maybe I shouldn't bother learning from him. I can find someone else to teachinstead." Before Aurora could finish speaking, Julian kissed her. "You're my woman. I like the sound of that. Just for that, I'll support you. If he's willing to teach you, then learn from him. And if you're going to learn, make sure to learn from the best.

Denis Vukic has immense talent. He's won numerous awards, and perfumery was just a hobby for him-he did it for Daria." "So, between Denis Vukic and NE, who's better at perfumery?" Aurora asked, curious.

"NE is nothing but a clown. Truly talented people never boast about their abilities. People like Mino and Denis Vukic are extremely low-key. If Denis Vukic is willing to teach you, defeating NE will be easy," Julian said seriously.

"You're really okay withlearning from Denis Vukic? You jealous man?" Aurora teased.

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! Julian laughed. "And who was just askingabout Daria? We're equally bad, you and 1." "At first, I wasn't okay with it. But after seeing how much Daria still means to him, I'm not worried. He wouldn't dare make a move on you." "So, you're agreeing to letlearn from him?"

"You little schemer, settingup, huh? Have I ever stopped you from doing what you wanted? Relax, I know what's important. I trust you, and I trust that Denis Vukic won't cross the line. But if he does, I'll tell him the truth about what happened back then. That'll solve everything." Aurora was puzzled. "Why not just tell him now? It might ease his pain. Otherwise, if he keeps dwelling on the past, he'll suffocate under the weight of his memories." She thought of his apartment, shrouded in darkness, and felt a pang of sympathy.

"You silly girl," Julian said, flicking her forehead. "If I tell him now, he'll rush off to find Daria. Who'll teach you perfumery then?"

Aurora was speechless. She had been feeling sorry for Denis Vukic, W e.

while Julian had already thought ten steps ahead. Julian, doesn't your conscience hurt, doing this?" Julian smirked. "Not only does it not hurt, but it feels pretty damn good." Aurora was exasperated. This man could be cold, tender, domineering, or completely shameless. But all these sides of him, only she got to see. And that made her feel incredibly lucky.

Julian pulled her tightly into his arms. "Little Bunny, I may not be a bad person, but I'm no saint either. No matter what happens, your happiness comes first." mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1