Reba nodded atst. "Alright, but if I''m not surprised, I''ll be mad, you know."


    "Don''t worry, it''s going to be a big surprise."


    "I''ve got a surprise for you too," Reba said with a mysterious smile.


    "Really? Well, let''s see whose surprise is bigger then," Mio thought to himself. The paperwork for the house was nearlyplete. Soon, he would give it to her as a gift, a home he nned to make warm and weing.


    While Mio was eagerly waiting for the signing in three days, Aurora had already gone for an on-site project review with Julian the very next day.


    This was the first time the two, who had been together for so long, were working on a project as business partners, each representing their respectivepanies. Beyond their personal rtionship, both brought sharp business acumen to the table, treating the project with utmost seriousness.


    It was a groundbreaking coboration-twopanies, both dominant forces in the industry, joining hands for the first time ever. The business world was already buzzing.


    For Aurora, this project was more than just another deal. It was a chance to prove her capabilities and secure her rightful position as the head of the R family. Once she took that seat, every move she made would be tied to the family''s destiny. She was determined to maximize benefits for bothpanies.


    Julian shared the same mindset. He wouldn''t let personal interests interfere with the broader goals of hispany.


    Their outing was almost like a casual trip. Julian took charge of exining the project, while Aurora jotted down notes. They frequently exchanged ideas and came up with new suggestions.


    Julian gradually realized why he was so drawn to her. Until now, they hadn''t worked together, so he hadn''t noticed. But as they coborated-stripping away personal emotions-he marveled at how their thoughts aligned perfectly.


    In most coborations, conflicts often arose as differentpanies pushed their own agendas. Sometimes, even within a singlepany, two leaders could sh over differing visions, leading to tension and dys. Julian had worried about this as well. How would they handle disagreements? In their personal lives, he was willing to yield to Aurora. But at work, his reputation as a firm and decisive CEO came first.


    To his surprise, their teamwork was seamless. Aurora''s ideas mirrored his own. It was almost uncanny. Despite the natural differences in how men and women thought, they found themselves on the same wavelength, without a single disagreement. The harmony left Julian in awe.


    The day''s work went exceptionally smoothly. Originally, Julian had nned for three days to finalize the project outline. Instead, theypleted it in just one. The finer details could be delegated to their teams.


    "You must be tired after all the running around today," Julian said, noticing the fatigue on Aurora''s face. Back in Clothville, she would usually take an afternoon nap.


    Today, however, she''d spent most of her time in the car. Despite Julian''s repeated suggestions for her to rest, Aurora''s dedication kept her going.


    All he could do wasply, admiring the tenacity of this woman who was a natural- born leader-his Little Bunny.


    After a long and tiring day, Aurora only wanted one thing: a good night''s sleep. "Yes, I''m exhausted. I just want to sleep now."


    "Go home and rest well. We''ll meet again in two days to sign the contract. I won''t bother you until then."


    "Alright. There won''t be any issues with the contract, right?" Aurora asked, still a little anxious.


    Julian smiled quietly. "Don''t worry, there won''t be any problems." He ruffled her hair gently. "Now go home and get some rest."


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    "Okay."


    "Goodnight."


    "Goodnight."


    With his reassurance, Aurora felt a weight lift off her shoulders. The contract was secure, and her path to bing the head of the R family was clear.


    For the next two days, Aurora did not contact Julian. With the project settled, she allowed herself to shift focus. She began researching the family''sst secret. Was it really as Mr. Elderstone had said? Was the curse truly unbreakable?


    She spent her time in the family''s archive room. When the R family had relocated years ago, they brought countless documents with them. Among them were even ancient bamboo scrolls.


    Aurorabed through genealogies and historical records, some written in archaic, difficult-to-decipher scripts. On the final day, she stumbled upon something unexpected-a book that resembled a diary.


    From the writing, it appeared to belong to a former head of the family, dating back two centuries. Could this have been the leader who defied fate and moved the R family to New York?


    The diary revealed a deeply personal ount, one the writer dared not share aloud, choosing instead to confide in its pages. One entry, written before a major event, stood out:


    "Today, the emperor demanded I divine the fate of the nation. In truth, there is no need for divination-I have already seen the oue. The heavens have shifted. The nation will fall, and with it, our family will be destroyed. I exhausted myself divining the family''s future and saw only bloodshed.


    The family has endured for generations. I cannot let it perish in my hands. I have no choice but to take the final step.


    I do not know if this will bring fortune or disaster to the family. All I know is that I will harm him."


    Aurora noticed faint tear stains on the yellowed pages, a testament to the emotions that had endured through the centuries.


    "Who was ''him''?" Aurora wondered.


    As she read on, the truth emerged. "He" was the man who bore the burden for the R family, sparing them from annihtion. What should have been the R family''s demise became his family''s tragedy instead.


    The rest of the diary was filled with guilt. That family head had lived out her remaining years in sorrow, haunted by the lives lost because of her decision. It was clear that she and the man had shared a romantic bond. To save her family, she sacrificed the man she loved and his family.


    Aurora closed the diary, her heart heavy with emotion. She couldn''t help but wonder: if faced with the same choice, what would she have done? Save her lover or watch her entire family be destroyed?


    She thought for a long time but found no answer. She was simply grateful she hadn''t been born into that era, forced to make such a cruel decision.


    Although she had uncovered this piece of family history, Aurora found no solution to the curse. ording to Mr. Elderstone, the R family owed a debt of lives, and the only way to repay it was with more lives.