CHAPTER 9

THIRD PERSON POV

The sun had barely risen over the city skyline when Aiden opened his eyes. He stretched his arms and legs, feeling the softness of his Egyptian cotton sheets and the coolness of the air conditioning. He glanced at the clock on his nightstand and saw that it was 5:30 am. He had a busy day ahead of him, and he needed to start preparing for it.

Aiden got out of bed and walked over to his walk-in closet. He flicked on the light switch and surveyed his wardrobe. He had a wide variety of suits, dress shirts, and ties neatly organized on hangers and shelves. Aiden selected a navy blue suit and a crisp white shirt, along with a red tie that matched his company's logo. He quickly got dressed and headed to the bathroom to freshen up.

After brushing his teeth and splashing cold water on his face, Aiden checked his phone for any urgent messages or emails. He was surprised to see a missed call from his father.

What does he want? Aiden couldn't help but wonder.

He quickly dialed hi