Aria’s POVI sat nervously in Tina's office, waiting for her to speak. She had been observing me closely over the past few days, evaluating my every move. But somehow, getting called in here felt different. I was greatly rattled. “Aria,” Tina began, her voice measured yet encouraging. “I've made my
Aria’s POV“Aria!” Samuel exclaimed with genuine enthusiasm. “Sorry I came unannounced.”“Oh, don’t worry about it,” I responded, grinning back. “Come in, come in.”He stepped inside, his tall frame filling the narrow entryway. “I’ve been so busy with a new company these past few days,” he began, “I
Aria’s POV“Why are you so good to me?” These were the exact words I asked Samuel while we were eating dinner last night. I walked into the office, the events of last night still swirling in my mind. Samuel's response to my question replayed over and over: “Because we're friends, and I treasure our
Aria’s POVBuried under a mountain of textbooks and notes, I was completely engrossed in my studies. Even on weekends, I dedicated countless hours to learning professional knowledge and reviewing what I had studied before. My schedule was packed, but it was a fulfilling kind of busy.My phone buzzed
Victor’s POVThe office was finally silent, the hum of the computers and the clatter of keyboards fading into the late evening. I leaned back in my chair, rubbing my temples. It had been an intense few weeks, pushing the company through the final stages of the project. Every moment had been a blur o
Aria’s POVThe soft rustle of silk against my skin, as I stepped into the grand ballroom of the Plaza Hotel, sent a thrill through me. The floor-to-ceiling windows bathed the room in a warm, golden radiance, casting a shimmering reflection of the chandeliers above. Tonight, I felt like I belonged he
Aria’s POVI was on the terrace of the grand ballroom, soaking in the city lights of Amsterdam, but the moment shattered as soon as I saw Shane. For a split second, surprise flashed in her eyes, mirroring my own shock, but she quickly masked it with a veneer of fake kindness.“Aria? Is that really y
Aria’s POVAs soon as I turned around, my heart still racing, I saw that it wasn't Victor but Samuel. Relief washed over me, and I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding. Samuel smiled warmly at me and said, “Here you are.”“Samuel,” I greeted, feeling a sense of calm returning. I noticed S
Aria’s POVThe laughter in the room was easy, flowing like music that hadn’t been played in far too long. It was the kind of afternoon I had only dreamed of during those long, uncertain nights. One filled with light, warmth, and peace.But what caught my eye most wasn’t the cake or the wine or even
Aria’s POVThe sun filtered gently through the sheer curtains, casting golden stripes across the kitchen floor. Outside, the wind rustled the trees in soft waves, the kind of quiet that used to feel like a luxury—but now, it felt like a miracle.I stood barefoot by the open window, sipping tea, watc
Aria’s POV"There they are! By the dock!"The shout tore through the air like a whipcrack. My heart jumped."Get down, Jasmine!" I hissed, pulling her low into the hull of the boat.More frenzied shouts followed, echoing from behind the locked boathouse door. Then came the unmistakable sound of spli
Aria’s POVThe tunnel walls closed in the farther we ran, the air thick with dust and something ancient, something forgotten. The flickering light from my phone barely illuminated the path ahead as Jasmine and I rushed forward, our footsteps echoing off the stone.We had no idea where we were going—
Victor’s POVThe moment Greco grabbed my mother’s arm, I saw red.Alicia struggled against Greco’s grasp, her body twisting as she tried to wrench herself free. But his grip was unyielding—ironclad. His smirk darkened, turning into something twisted, dangerous."You always were stubborn," Greco murm
Aria’s POVI grabbed Jasmine’s hand and pulled her close, my pulse hammering as I ran toward the secret door. My fingers fumbled with the hidden latch, my breath short and uneven. Come on, come on—Click.I shoved the door open just enough for us to slip inside before sealing it shut behind us. The
Victor’s POVThe moment the man at the far table shifted, my entire body went rigid. One second, he was still, the next, his hand dipped into his jacket.A gun? A knife?I was ready to move. One wrong twitch from him, and I’d take him down before he could even stand. My pulse pounded in my ears as I
Aria’s POV"Are Jasmine and I the real targets?" I whispered to myself, the thought chilling me to my core.No. That was silly. I was being paranoid.I shook my head, trying to dismiss the fear that had settled like ice in my veins. The bodyguards said they needed to secure the cabin, and logically,
Aria’s POVI stared at my phone, my fingers gripping it so tightly that my knuckles ached. Still nothing. No calls. No messages. The meeting had to be happening now, but I had no idea what was going on.I tried dialing Victor again. Straight to voicemail. Samuel? No response either.A pit of dread s