LOGINHe was her first love. Her first heartbreak. And the man who destroyed her completely. Ariana believed loving Damien was the greatest happiness of her life… until one night changed everything. The man who once protected her like she was his entire world suddenly turned cold overnight. Shattering her heart and choosing another woman right in front of her while she secretly carried his child. Unable to endure the pain any longer, Ariana disappeared. Six years later, Ariana has built a new life far away from her past, raising her five-year-old daughter alone and doing everything she can to survive. Everything was finally starting to feel stable again…Until Damien walked back into her life. Only this time, he is no longer the protective boy she once loved. He is powerful and ruthless Mafia boss, feared by everyone around him… and obsessed with getting her back. As buried secrets begin resurfacing and dangerous enemies close in from every side, Ariana finds herself being dragged back into the very world she fought so hard to escape. Will Ariana protect her heart this time… or will Damien break her all over again?
View MoreAriana I forced a smile and picked up the coffee mug. "Right." I didn't even know why I said that. It just slipped out of my mouth. The stranger's smile remained firmly in place. Then, as if realizing I was seconds away from dying of embarrassment, he extended a hand."Theo Valmont."Wait....What? Damien has a brother that I don't know about? How? Before I could dwell on it, he continued. "I'm the Executive Director of Strategic Operations."That sounded important. Then again, everyone in this building seemed important.Theo's smile remained relaxed while he extends his hand. "And you are?"I shifted the coffee to my other hand before shaking his. "Ariana Parker.""The new secretary I assume?" I couldn't hide my surprise. Does news travels that fast around here? I straightened my expression. "Yes. Mr. Damien's new secretary."Something amused flashed across his face. Though thankfully he kept whatever thought he was having to himself."Well, Ariana Parker." He stepped aside. "Good
ArianaI took a deep breath as the elevator climbed higher and higher. By the time the doors finally slid open, I was pretty sure no amount of breathing exercises would save me. "You can do this."Today was only my second time stepping into Valmont Holdings. Yet somehow it felt like the first. The first time I had walked through these doors, I had been nervous. Now? I was downright terrified.I had assured Tessa last night that I wouldn't let him get to me. That I was stronger now. That I could handle whatever game he was trying to play.The problem was...I wasn't entirely sure I believed myself. I adjusted the strap of my bag and stepped out of the elevator.Whatever scheme Damien had planned, I would deal with it. Head-on. Just like everything else life had thrown at me. The hallway stretched ahead of me.Standing outside Damien's office was the same man from last time. The tattooed one. The one who looked like smiling violated his personal beliefs. He was standing with his hands
ArianaI placed a bowl of oatmeal topped with sliced bananas on the table before setting down a mug of tea beside it.Across from me, Lily was happily munching away on her breakfast, swinging her little legs beneath the chair.Meanwhile, Tessa looked like absolute crap. There was no nicer way to put it. Dark circles sat beneath her eyes.Her hair was tied into a messy bun. Her face looked pale. And in less than twenty-four hours, she had somehow managed to lose weight.Yesterday had been a disaster from start to finish. Thank God Matt had made it through the operation.The doctors said he was stable now. Unfortunately, Tessa had spent the entire night worrying herself sick. And despite all my efforts, she barely touched any food. Which was why I was officially done asking nicely.I crossed my arms and pointed at the bowl sitting in front of her. "This is the last time I'm putting food in front of you and watching it go cold."She glanced up. "Tessa. I'm serious.""I know.""No, you do
ArianaThe taxi pulled to a stop in front of the building. I stared through the window at the massive glass structure towering over the city skyline.Valmont Holdings.Even from outside, the place screamed power. Everything Damien represented.The driver glanced at me through the rearview mirror. "We're here."I swallowed. "Right."Digging out the fare, I paid him before stepping out onto the sidewalk.The moment the taxi drove away, I felt painfully exposed. Like there was no turning back now.People in expensive suits moved in and out through the revolving doors.People with places to be. People whose lives weren't currently falling apart.My fingers tightened around my purse.You are doing this for Tessa and Matt.The image of Tessa crying outside the operating room flashed before my eyes.This wasn't about my pride anymore. This was about saving someone who mattered to the people I loved.With that, I forced my feet forward. The revolving doors slid open. Cold air-conditioning gree
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