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Justin quickly wiped away Aurora's tears. "Why are you crying?" he asked gently.

Aurora held the bottle of perfin her hands, her thoughts drifting to many people and moments from the past. She had been gone for so long-what had happened to her company? Could Heather and the others handle things without her? The sales clerk looked at Aurora curiously and muttered, "Miss, you look familiar, like I've seen you somewhere before." "I'll take this perfume," Aurora said quietly.

"Of course, Miss. I'll wrap it up for you," the clerk responded with a smile.

Justin rushed to pay for the perfume, but Aurora's expression weighed on his heart. It was just a bottle of perfume-why had she suddenly started crying? The silence lingered as they left the mall and returned to the hotel. Aurora held the perfbottle tightly, and neither Justin nor Mrs. Woolf dared to ask why she had broken down.

Aurora took a long bath and went to bed early. Since she didn't explain, they refrained from pressing her. But Justin couldn't help his curiosity. He searched for the perfbrand online, knowing that the intecould reveal almost anything these days.

What he found immediately shocked him. One particular article stood out-a profile of the brand's founder. "Mrs. Woolf, chere! Look at this!" Justin called out, his voice full of urgency.

Mrs. Woolf hurried over. "What's the matter?" she asked. But the moment she saw the screen, her eyes widened. "This... this is Aurora! A perflaunch? Isn't this the sperfshe bought today? So she-she created it?" They read the article carefully. Not only was the perffrom her brand, but Aurora had personally been involved in its creation.

Curious, they searched for more information and stumbled upon Aurora's Wikipedia page. Her background was laid out in detail.

"She's an heiress to one of the four major conglomerate families-and the CEO of her own company," Justin murmured, utterly astonished. "I thought she was just a designer. I didn't think she cfrom such a powerful family." "No wonder she said she doesn't like using a man's money," Mrs. Woolf added. "She doesn't need it! She wasn't lying when she said that. I really underestimated her." Justin couldn't believe how famous Aurora was. Intrigued, he continued digging online. If Aurora was this well- known, surely her fiancé would be, too.

It didn't take long for him to find information about Julian. One headline caught his eye: "My Prince Is Getting Married." The article was accompanied by a video interview. Justin clicked on it. In the video, Julian wore a perfectly tailored black suit, his hair meticulously styled. Not a single crease marred his impeccable attire.

Julian wasn't as talkative as Justin had imagined. Instead, he exuded an icy, aristocratic aura. Every angle- whether from the front or the side-showcased his strikingly handsfeatures.

Though Julian spoke sparingly, his words revealed his distinguished upbringing. He answered the interviewer's questions politely yet concisely.

When the topic turned to his personal life, Julian didn't shy away. While many men avoided discussing their love lives in public, Julian spoke openly. "She's wonderful. I will marry her," he said simply.

With just a few words, Julian's deep affection for Aurora was evident. At that moment, his expression softened ever so slightly, a rare trace of warmth breaking through his otherwise cold demeanor.

Numerous photos of Julian and Aurora surfaced online as well. In most of them, he was either holding her hand or wrapping an arm around her waist, unreservedly declaring her as his.

This man truly loved her. In every candid shot, Julian's gaze toward Aurora was tender and full of devotion.

As many people had remarked, they were a perfect match. Whenever they appeared together, they seemed destined for each other. Aurora, usually reserved, only smiled faintly when Julian was by her side.

"Her fiancé is even more handsthan I imagined," Justin said softly. "I always wondered what kind of man could be worthy of Aurora. Now that I've seen him, I know he's the one." Justin fell silent, his thoughts swirling as he continued to scour the intefor details about Aurora. He read about her betrayal by a close friend and the shocking revelations about her family.

He also uncovered the truth about Aurora's relationship with Ivy. Thankfully, he hadn't believed Ivy's lies back then.

The news articles detailed how Ivy's family had mistreated Aurora. It was clear that Aurora's recent fall into the water had been Ivy's doing. Despite everything, Aurora had shown remarkable kindness by tolerating Ivy for so long.

If it had been Justin, he thought bitterly, he would've thrown Ivy into the ocean to feed the sharks. Letting her off with cleaning duties was far too lenient. The more he read about what Ivy had done to Aurora, the more Justin wanted to seek vengeance on Aurora's behalf.

Mrs. Woolf eventually grew tired and went to bed, but Justin stayed up all night. He read and re-read every article, learning everything he could about Aurora.

Her background, her accomplishments, her resilience-everything about her was extraordinary. She seemed like a masterpiece carefully crafted by the heavens.

Justin hadn't slept a wink. The woman who had been by his side all this twas far more remarkable than he'd ever imagined. If not for the perfume, he might never have uncovered her dazzling past.

She was so young yet already the CEO of her own company, achieving everything without relying on anyone. It was truly impressive.

The next morning, Aurora woke early. Justin had already prepared breakfast for her. "We'll be heading to Kestrel soon. It's a long drive-are you up for it?" he asked.

"I'm fine," Aurora replied. Despite her noble status, she showed no signs of being pampered or delicate.

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! "Alright, let's go," Justin said.

He had arranged for a luxurious car to take them to Kestrel. Now that he thathe knew Aurora's background, he was even more attentive to her needs. The car he chose was worth millions-only the best for her. Aurora didn't seem to notice his efforts, though. She appeared preoccupied, her thoughts elsewhere. Could Julian really find her?

It was Aurora's first tin Lorvale.

The scenery along the way was om breathtaking. Under different circumstances, she might have enjoyed it. But now, she couldn't bring herself to appreciate the view.

To ensure her comfort, Justin had the car stop frequently so she could rest. He was thoughtful and considerate throughout the journey.

They finally arrived in Kestrel as night fell. It was too late to visit the hospital, so they decided to wait until the next day.

The group found a restaurant to have dinner. Immersed in the lively atmosphere of the city, Aurora felt a pang of nostalgia.

But alongside the nostalgia ca sense of anticipation. Was Julian here too? As she gazed at the bustling streets outside, her thoughts remained fixed on Julian.

Justin had chosen Kestrel's finest restaurant for the occasion, but Aurora's mood was subdued. Throughout the meal, her face barely showed a hint of joy.

She was afraid. She had sent Julian a message, but if he couldn't find her, she might never get another chance. The thought of not seeing Julian again filled her with dread. Every plan she had made would be for nothing.

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