Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 913: Public Opinion
Aveline watched as Amy left reluctantly. Orion's expression remained indifferent,
making her realize that Amy wasn't as special to him as she had once thought. She had assumed Amy held a unique place in his
heart, but it seemed she was mistaken.
"What's on your mind?" Orion asked, noticing Aveline lost in thought. He was curious about what had captivated her so deeply.
"Orion, if I hadn't come into your life, would you have fallen in love with Amy?" Aveline's sudden question left him momentarily
puzzled.
"Why would you ask that? You know you've always been the only one in my heart, with or without Amy in the picture."
"No reason. It just crossed my mind. Amy seems capable, doesn't she?" Aveline remarked. After all, anyone who could be
Orion's assistant must be impressive.
Orion reached out to ruffle her hair affectionately. "Don't let your imagination run wild. She's competent, yes, but she's just my
friend and assistant. There's nothing more to it. I don't and won't feel anything beyond friendship for her."
Hearing his words, Aveline's heart warmed. This was exactly the kind of love she had always wished for.
That day, Orion set his work aside to spend the entire day exploring London with Aveline. The following morning, he personally
brought her to his company. Despite her young age, Orion had full confidence in her abilities.
With such extraordinary parents, how could their daughter be anything less than remarkable?
Amy arrived at work in a new outfit that was a bit less professional and a bit more youthful. She hadn't expected to see someone
else by Orion's side-Aveline.
Why was she here at the company?
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correarler unrease: Harutten- relationship grown so close that even at work, Aveline needed to accompany him? "Amy, do you

think I brought her here just to play?" Aveline asked casually, twirling a strand of her hair. The more Amy seemed to want her
gone, the more determined Aveline was to stay.

"Then why are you here?"
"Aveline has invested thirty million dollars in our company. She's now the second- largest shareholder and has been appointed
as Vice President. I brought her here today to familiarize herself with the environment."
Thirty million. Aveline had accumulated the sum from her savings and doubling her earnings through stock investments. While
she could've easily asked her father, Julian, for the money-and he wouldn't hesitate to transfer not just thirty million but three
hundred million-Aveline and Orion had chosen not to rely on their families. They wanted to build their future with their own efforts.
Amy had only known that there was a woman in Orion's heart, but she hadn't expected her to effortlessly put down thirty million
dollars. Before this, Amy was aware that Orion came from a good family, and he had used his savings to start the company. But
now she realized that both their backgrounds were far more privileged than she had imagined.
A nagging thought surfaced in her mind: Was Orion with Aveline because of her wealth?
As Amy stood there in a daze, Orion led Aveline away to tour the company. The company was relatively small, still in its early
stages, built entirely on Orion's own efforts. Compared to their parents' vast enterprises, it was modest. But Aveline shook her
head.
"No, what you've achieved so far is already incredible," she said. She had heard stories from her mother, Aurora, about how their
family had built their empire from the ground up. She and Orion were still young; there was no need to rush.
"Come on, I'll show you my office." Orion was visibly excited. If Aveline could work alongside him, he wouldn't have to endure the
pain of long-distance separation anymore.
Amy, on the other hand, had believed that her role as Orion's assistant was something Aveline could never replace. No matter
how exceptional Aveline was, she was just a child. But now, with Aveline stepping in as Vice President, it meant she would be
the one spending every day with Orion.
The news of Aveline's appointment sent shockwaves through the office. Everyone knew how strict their president could be. Even

senior executives were harshly reprimanded for small mistakes. And now, he had appointed a young girl as Vice President?
The company buzzed with gossip. Though no one dared say anything directly in front of Aveline, she overheard plenty of
whispers.
"Did you hear? The new Vice President is only sixteen. Word is, she's the president's girlfriend."

"Must be nice to have connections. Why don't I have a president boyfriend?"
"Her family must be loaded. Someone who can casually invest thirty million dollars is obviously rich. Do you think the president is
with her for her money?"
"Not necessarily. She's pretty. They look good together."
"With her around, doesn't that make all of Amy's efforts pointless? She used to be the one by the president's side."
"Poor Amy. She's beautiful and capable, but how can she compete with a rich girlfriend? At the very least, the Vice President
brings resources to the president."
The chatter grew louder and more cutting. Aveline, hidden in a bathroom stall, listened to everything. She wasn't surprised that
her young age and new position made her a target of jealousy. But the rumors turned uglier, accusing her of seducing Orion and
breaking up him and Amy. In their eyes, Amy and Orion were the perfect pair, while she was just a spoiled, shallow girl with
nothing but looks and money.
When the gossip reached its peak, Aveline stepped out of the bathroom, her calm
voice cutting through the noise. "Well, isn't this lively?"
The room fell silent, the color draining from everyone's faces.
"V-Vice President..." someone stammered.
Aveline's expression was calm, far from the anger they had expected. Her eyes swept across the room. "Go on, weren't you all
chatting so enthusiastically just now? What's wrong? Cat got your tongues?"
No one dared to meet her gaze. The once-bold gossips now stood like scolded children, heads bowed. Aveline's tone grew
colder. "From now on, if you have an opinion, say it to my face. If I catch anyone gossiping behind my back again, you can pack
your things and gossip at home."
"Yes, Vice President," they murmured, their heads hanging low. Only then did Aveline let out a cold scoff and leave.
She knew exactly who was behind this smear campaign, trying to force her out. But unfortunately for them, she wasn't someone
who could be easily manipulated.