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
Samuel’s POVAria looked absolutely stunning tonight. The way she carried herself with such natural grace and intelligence captivated everyone in the room. Earlier I had watched her from across the gala, her laughter ringing like a melody, her eyes bright with excitement as she engaged in conversati