Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 144 A Duel of Wits Susan thought that after the ordeal three years ago, Aurora would no longer appear in her world, and the thorn in her heart gradually faded away. However, at this critical moment, Aurora reappeared like a phoenix reborn, and what pained Susan the most was that Hayden still deeply loved her. Clinging tightly to Hayden's arm, Susan stopped him from rushing toward Aurora. "Hayden, Aurora just said she wants to congratulate us. This drink is her toast to us." She picked up two glasses of wine from nearby. Holding the cold glass, Hayden saw the slight smile on Aurora's lips. He would have been delighted to see even a hint of displeasure on her face, as it would prove that Aurora still loved him, but her face showed nothing but a smile, as if she were merely a passerby blessing their union, which tightened Hayden's heart.

"Since today is your joyous day, I cespecially to wish you both a lifetof happiness and an early birth of a noble child." With that, Aurora raised her glass high in the air. Hayden's lips curled into a resigned, bitter smile, while Susan beamed brightly, the victor in this battle, having won Hayden for herself.

"Aurora, thank you for your blessings. I will certainly take good care of Hayden for you..." Before she could finish, Aurora interrupted her, "Wrong. He's not my child. Why would you be taking care of him for me?" The expressions on both their faces turned sour, especially Susan's, which becawkward.

"You really have a sense of humor. I meant, as his wife, I will take good care of him for you." Susan emphasized the word "wife", hoping to wound Aurora if she still cared about Hayden.

Unfortunately, after discovering that Hayden was such a fickle and disloyal person, Aurora ceased to feel anything for him. "Then you still spoke wrongly, as I have never taken care of him for even a day. You are my best friend. Do you not know that it was always he who took care of me?" Aurora's lips twitched into a smile. Susan might as well wait for another lifetto defeat her, for when it cto verbal sparring, Aurora had no fright, and morally and emotionally, Susan was the one who wronged herself.

"How could I forget? The situation now is not the sas back then when we were just kids playing house. Now Hayden is busy every day, coming hlate, and naturally, I fulfill my duties as a wife to take good care of him." She pretended to be demure, trivializing the past relationship between Aurora and Hayden as mere child's play, which did not anger Aurora, but it did irritate someone.

"Enough! Why say all this over a toast?" Hayden looked at Susan displeased. Susan parted her lips to speak but ended up saying nothing. Aurora's glass clinked against Hayden's with a crisp sound, her lips smiling. "It seems your family maintains strict rules." After saying this, she lifted her glass of red wine and emptied it in one gulp. Hayden watched her graceful neck as she tilted it back, elegant and captivating, stirring an alluring charm in him. This elicited frequent sideways glances from other men nearby. Susan, not to be outdone, downed her drink in one go, but her action seemed rushed and forced.

Susan lacked the gradual elegance and detachment that sometimes characterized women. Beauty in women was not merely about facial features. It also encompassed a certain charm. This charm wasn't innate or a mere pretense but rather something that emerged over time, radiating from within.

Aurora set down her glass and unconsciously licked her lips, causing the man across from her to tense up. What was a simple gesture turned into an enticing scene when performed by her.

Hayden watched as her already striking red lips, moistened by the red wine, beceven fuller and more lustrous, tightening his throat. It had to be said that the previous Aurora was like a fruit tree just beginning to sprout. She was all tenderness. Now, she seemed mature, exuding a sensual and composed aura all over.

Her every smile was like poison, tempting others to sink along with her. After three years apart, his feelings for her hadn't faded but had deepened.

Susan, being a woman, was all too familiar with the expression on Hayden's face and felt a strong unease. She had initially worried that Aurora's visit was full of schemes, but seeing Hayden's demeanor, it seemed he would fall for her even if she did nothing.

Jealousy began to surface. Previously, Susan envied Aurora's purest smiles, as if there was no darkness in the world. She started to mimic Aurora's style, practicing smiles in the mirror, becoming like a shadow of Aurora.

She even naively thought this could shift Hayden's feelings from Aurora to herself. But Aurora was completely different after her return. Even though she was heavily made up or flamboyantly dressed, Hayden's heart did not sway because of her changes. Perhaps he had always loved Aurora for who she was, not for her personality or attire. Now, even Susan, entrenched in the entertainment industry, found Aurora dazzling, more so than the glamorous female stars.

Her confidence emanated from within. She was a true powerhouse.

Susan grew colder inside. No matter how formidable she was, her body would not change, and all it would take was one drink too many for her true colors to show. She was determined to make everyone see that side of Aurora, and with a smile, she poured another glass of wine for her.

"This last glass was to honor us. Now this one is for you. May you also find your Prince Charming," Susan said, insincerely.

In her heart, she wished Aurora to live a miserable life. Aurora glanced at Hayden and remarked. The one on the white horse isn't necessarily a charming prince. It could also be a bald man."

Susan, attempting humor, added, "You've becwitty, Aurora.

Whatever it is, I hope you find m happiness. Hayden, you wish for Aurora's happiness too, right?" She tugged at Hayden's hand. Could Hayden say he didn't? He picked up his glass again, and Aurora, with a smile, watched them both. "Thank you. I will surely be happier than before."

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