Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Aurora's sudden intimidation silenced the entire room. No one dared to hide the truth anymore. One after another, they cforward, eager to confess.

"Miss Montgomery, someone approachedthat day and askedto do something for them. One of the ladies gave us an ointment. She told us to apply it behind our ears, take spictures, and post them online." "I was told the sthing," another added.

Aurora's voice turned cold. "How much did they pay you?" The group exchanged uneasy glances, reluctant to answer. They were embarrassed to admit that what they thought was a generous reward had caused significant damage to Aurora's company.

Aurora's gaze sharpened. "Not going to say anything?" Finally, one of them spoke up, bowing her head in shame. "They gave us ten thousand dollars as a deposit and promised another ten thousand after the task was done." The group's guilt was evident. Their reckless actions, driven by greed, had caused chaos that others now had to clean up. At the time, they had thought it was harmless- just a few blisters they could blon a perfallergy. Who could prove otherwise? But they underestimated Aurora Montgomery. She wasn't just anyone. In a short amount of time, she had not only managed the crisis but also uncovered the truth. Everyone in the room couldn't help but feel a sense of respect for Aurora. She was young, yet her decisiveness and resourcefulness were unmatched.

"A generous deal, indeed. Twenty thousand dollars each, for ten people... That's two hundred thousand. And then they hired an army of intetrolls to amplify the noise," Aurora sneered.

"Miss Montgomery, we've told you everything. Can you let us go now?" one of them pleaded.

Aurora's tone grew sharper. "What's her name?" "That's the key detail we don't know. We're not hiding it from you," one of them stammered. "But judging by her servants, she's probably from a wealthy family." "You don't need to tellwho she is," Aurora replied, her lips curling into a cold smile. "You just need to testify and identify her. Be my witnesses, and I'll have my lawyers request leniency on your behalf." Aurora's confidence was unnerving. That woman had been so bold, thinking she didn't need to send someone else to do her dirty work. The surveillance cameras had captured her face clearly. With both evidence and witnesses, there was no way for her to escape now.

Aurora had always been the type to abide by one principle: Leavealone, and I'll leave you alone. Cross me, and I'll make you regret it. This time, the woman had made the mistake of underestimating her.

"Alright, Miss Montgomery. We'll testify for you. But... what about the money?" "She'll compensate you," Aurora said coldly. "But you'll also need to do one more thing for me. At my press conference, you'll clarify the truth to the public and restore my company's reputation." "Miss Montgomery, if we do that, we'll be recognized by everyone. The whole world will know who we are," one of them hesitated.

Aurora's gaze was unyielding. "The reporters were already live-streaming earlier. Do you think fewer people know now? Anyone paying attention can see something suspicious is going on. Everyone's waiting for the truth to cout, and that truth should cfrom you. My request isn't unreasonable, is it?" Faced with Aurora's commanding presence, they didn't dare refuse. They knew that defying her would lead to their ruin.

"Since you're willing to cooperate, don't worry. As long as you do your part, I won't make things harder for you," Aurora assured them. She wasn't angry at them anymore. They were small-minded people, driven by greed and survival.

In her eyes, people cin all shapes and sizes. In a vast forest, there were all kinds of birds. Greed was a natural human desire. One of the women, according to the information Aurora had gathered, had just put down a deposit on a tiny thirty-square-meter school district apartment. The down payment alone was fifty thousand dollars. For her, the twenty thousand had cat just the right time.

Aurora understood that people weren't inherently bad. Often, they were driven to desperation, whether for themselves, their loved ones, or their circumstances. But while she understood, she didn't condone their choices. Building one's happiness on someone else's pain was a line she wouldn't cross.

At this point, Aurora no longer wanted to argue about the morality of their actions. Her focus was on bringing the true culprit to justice.

"Miss Montgomery, can we leave now?" "Go," she said, waving dismissively.

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Watching their retreating figures, Aurora knew this incident would mark the end of their current jobs. No employer would keep such employees after what they had done. Actions had consequences, and Aurora felt no pity for them.

Once they were gone, Aurora turned to her legal team. "We have all the evidence we need now." "What's your plan, Miss Montgomery?" the lead attorney asked. "Will you settle privately or take it to court?"

The lawyers already knew who was behind everything. The perpetrator O was from a prominent family, and ma dealings between powerful families often ended in private agreements to preserve mutual interests. In business, enemies today could be allies tomorrow. Many powerful families preferred to handle disputes discreetly as long as the other party didn't push too far.

Aurora, however, scoffed at the suggestion. "If I wanted to settle privately, do you think I'd have gone m to the trouble of hiring you? MY ve principle has always been simple: I don't care who they are. If someone crosses me, I won't back down. This incident has caused massive damage. Settling privately would be a slap in the face to everyone who worked tirelessly to fix this mess."

The lead attorney nodded. "Understood, Miss case will be easy tontgomery This With both O witnesses and evidence on our side, we'll prepare the legal documents and proceed accordingly." "Thank you," Aurora said coolly.

"It's an honor to work with someone as decisive as you, Miss Montgomery. We'll take our leave now. If anything comes up, we'll contact you." "Take care," Aurora replied.

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