Aurora heard theughter from the other end of the line and quickly spoke up, "Julian, I''m telling you the truth. Why won''t you believe me?"


    "It''s not that I don''t believe you, Little Bunny. It''s just...e on, it''s the 21st century! How can you believe in curses that only exist in novels?" Julian''s voice was tinged with amusement.


    "Julian, I''m being serious here. If you keep this attitude up, I''m hanging up." Aurora''s frustration grew as she listened to his flippant tone.


    She was trying to talk to him about something incredibly serious, but not only did he fail to take her seriously, he had the nerve tough at her!


    "Little Bunny, I was wrong. Don''t be mad at me, okay?" Julian quickly adjusted his tone, trying to pacify her.


    "Fine, I won''t be mad. Julian, can you help me find out where Gerry is? He knows so much about the R family-he might know how to break the curse."


    "I''ll help you look into it, Little Bunny. But how much longer until youe back? I miss you so much. Every part of me is longing for you."


    The first part of his response was tender, but thetter half carried a teasing undertone that made Aurora sigh in exasperation. This man always found a way to ruin the moment.


    "I''lle back as soon as I finish working on the new perfume. It shouldn''t take too long."


    "How many days exactly?" Julian pressed, clearly eager.


    "It''s hard to say. Denis and I are both perfectionists. We''re still running tests andparisons to find the best scent. Why do you ask?" Aurora was puzzled-he''d never been so fixated on her return before.


    "It''s nothing. I just wanted to know when you''lle back so I can pick you up. I heard your perfume project is almost finished. I''ve prepared a betterb for you in Clothville. Why don''t youe back and finish your work here? Aurora, I really want to see you." "Julian, I want to see you too, but let me finish things here..."


    "Little Bunny, you''ve already passed your certifications. Denis Vukic said you''ve learned everything you need to. Why not juste back and be with me?" Julian cut her off, his tone practically pleading, leaving Aurora defenseless against his charm.


    "Why are you suddenly so insistent on meing back? You didn''t mention anything yesterday." Aurora couldn''t help but feel something was off. Julian was acting strange today.


    Normally, he was her biggest supporter, always encouraging her to finish what she started. Why the sudden change?


    "Because yesterday, I didn''t realize how much I missed you. And I didn''t fully understand your progress. I just got off the phone with Denis Vukic. I thought it would take you another month or two to master everything, but I didn''t know my Little Bunny was so amazing. You''ve already nailed it! And don''t you miss me too? Don''t you want to have my baby? Thene back. I need you."


    "Y-you... shameless!" Aurora stammered.


    "Just wait until you''re back. I''ve got even more shameless things nned for you. Oh, and I''ve had another dozen dresses ordered for you. You''ll wear them for me when you return." Julian''s tone was serious, but his words made Aurora''s heart race.


    "Fine, fine. I can''t argue with you. Give me three days. I''ll wrap things up here."


    "Three days is too long. I can''t wait that long to see you. How about this-you take my private jet tomorrow night." Julian wasn''t giving her much room to negotiate.


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    "Not at all. You''ll still have to spend over ten hours on the ne just to get to me. I already think that''s too long. It''s settled then. I''ve already spoken to Denis Vukic, and he''s okay with it."


    "When did you..." Aurora trailed off, speechless. It was obvious he''d nned this in advance. But what could she do? This was the man she loved.


    "There''s no need for your private jet. I''ll just book amercial flight-it''s convenient and practical. No need to go through all this trouble," Aurora tried to protest.


    "How is it trouble? I just want to see you sooner. Besides, what if you meet another man on the ne? One Denis Vukic is already enough trouble." Julian''s jealousy came through loud and clear.


    "Alright, alright, my dear young master. I''ll do whatever you say." Aurora didn''t know whether tough or cry at his antics. He was such a jealous man.


    Julian didn''t give her a chance to argue further. "You''ve got one day to say your goodbyes. I''ve already arranged for theb here. You can continue working on your perfumes when youe back. And since you want to find Gerry, it''ll be easier to do that from here, don''t you think? All things considered, it''s best if you return as soon as possible."


    Aurora sighed. "Fine. Tomorrow it is."


    "Good girl. I''ll pick you up at the airport the day after tomorrow." Julian''s voice softened.


    "Alright."


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    "Goodnight, Julian." Aurora hung up the call, feeling much more at ease. After talking to Julian, she always felt lighter, as if no matter what happened, he would always be there to face it with her.


    Her mother hadn''t been so lucky. She had carried everything on her shoulders, just like the old Aurora, always trying to bear the weight of the world alone. But Julian''s warmth had gradually changed her, showing her that life didn''t have to be so burdensome. Even if the sky were to fall, she knew there''d be someone to catch it with her.


    After Aurora ended the call, Julian''s smile faded, reced by a serious expression. "Is the ne ready?"


    "It''s already on its way. But, young master, why are you in such a rush to bring Miss Montgomery back? And why insist on using the private jet?" The butler couldn''t hide his confusion. The arrangements seemed unusually urgent.


    "For her safety. Don''t ask further-just make the preparations." Julian waved him off, and the butler had no choice but to leave.


    The truth was, Julian wasn''t rushing because he missed her, but because he was worried about her safety. The private jet was necessary to ensure she wouldn''t fall victim to any schemes during her return.


    Tina had given him a brief update on the situation. Before their enemies could make a move, Aurora needed to be brought back to the country. If she stayed in New York, she''d be in danger. Tina couldn''t handle it alone, so she''d reached out to Julian, using his influence to bring Aurora back.


    At least in Clothville, under Julian''s tight protection, their enemies wouldn''t dare act recklessly. It was also a clear statement of intent: Aurora would not be dragged into their schemes, and any attempts to harm her would not be tolerated.


    A parent''s love is boundless. Tina was doing everything in her power to protect her daughter, but Aurora remained unaware.