Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

In another luxurious villa, Ivy crawled on the floor like an obedient pet, dressed provocatively and adorned with a necklace around her neck. It was the only way to please her so-called master, a man who found joy in others' suffering. The women who stayed by his side bore scars, both visible and hidden, yet many were drawn to him for his extravagant generosity.

He had a peculiar promise: any woman who spent a night with him and managed to stay conscious until morning would be granted one wish. Ivy had heard of this and schemed her way into his bed.

That night was unforgettable. Several times, she thought she wouldn't survive. But the thought of Genevieve, still imprisoned, spurred her on. Hatred can blind a person, but it can also make them stronger. She clung to that fire in her heart, refusing to let it extinguish.

On that fateful night, her lack of fear and hesitation caught his attention, earning her a place by his side. She knew he possessed the power to rescue Genevieve easily, and that power was something she wanted to harness. Ivy was determined to use this man to utterly destroy Aurora, forcing her to experience the spain Ivy once endured.

No price was too high for her goal. Even now, she crawled toward the man lounging on the sofa like a submissive pet. "Master," she murmured.

The man, known only as Mr. Raymond, had a heavy addiction to cigars. Most of the time, a cloud of smoke surrounded him. From the day Ivy followed him back, she had been recuperating-something common for all his women. No matter how much they prepared themselves mentally, their bodies were still flesh and blood. His sadistic tendencies left many women bedridden for days, sometimes even months.

He was like an ancient emperor, summoning women at will with no intention of forming emotional bonds. His purpose was singular: physical pleasure.

For the women he called upon, the experience was a mix of fear and excitement. They were thrilled by the lavish rewards they would receive afterward but terrified of his brutal methods. Not everyone could endure his cruel "punishments." Ivy hadn't been around long, but she had already heard about Mr. Raymond's ways. Resistance was futile- rebellion only provoked him further, something Ivy understood instinctively.

There was no room for love or romance with him. Any woman foolish enough to hope for his affection met a disastrous end.

Ivy recalled the butler's warning as she glanced at the man through the haze of smoke. His face was chiseled and sharp, a reflection of his cold, ruthless personality. He was like a blade-lethal and unyielding, leaving no room for gentleness or mercy.

With no other choice, Ivy approached him in the most submissive way possible. Her trembling fingers reached for the towel draped around his waist, pulling it away.

For most men, such a provocative gesture would be irresistible. Yet Mr. Raymond merely tilted her chin, inspecting her face carefully.

"Smile," he commanded.

Ivy froze, unsure of his intent. But his orders were absolute. Even if he demanded her death, she would have to comply. After a brief pause, she forced a seductive smile.

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Confused, Ivy tried again, her smile faltering under his icy gaze. She had no idea what kind of expression he wanted.

Mr. Raymond, however, was lost in his thoughts. His mind wandered back to an earlier moment, a fleeting memory. He had been at a busy street corner when he saw a woman in a black coat holding a cup of hot coffee. She had smiled-a soft, unintentional smile as if lost in thought. It was the kind of smile that felt like sunlight breaking through a cold, gray sky, warming something deep within him.

He had seen countless women-slim, curvy, white, black, every type imaginable. Yet none had ever truly captivated him. The world was full of beautiful women, and he had experienced more than his share.

But then the host mentioned Aurora, a woman who had built her own business empire. That was the first tMr. Raymond had looked up, intrigued. Aurora was striking- stunning at first glance and even more so upon closer inspection.

When faced with difficult, almost hostile questions from the host, she had responded calmly and eloquently, her composure unshaken. She was remarkable, but nothing about her had truly moved him-until that one moment.

It had been pure chance. He was waiting at a red light when he noticed her standing there, her aura icy and untouchable, like a frost-covered rose. She was a true ice queen.

Then, without warning, she had smiled. That single smile melted all her coldness, leaving only a faint warmth behind.

In that instant, she had captivated him. For the first time, he felto m something stir within him-something he couldn't quite explain. He hadn't planned to follow her, yet he found himself doing so as if possessed.

Later, after returning home, he had summoned Ivy. She was Aurora's was! sister, after all. Surely, she would share sresemblance. But now, as he stared at Ivy, disappointment filled him. "You're nothing like her," he said, his voice devoid of emotion.

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