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
Aria’s POVI wasn’t sure if I was overthinking it, but Pierre seemed overly enthusiastic when he came into the lounge. “Aria, I’m so glad we could chat today,” he said with a wide smile, taking a seat beside me. “I find your perspective truly fascinating. You bring a fresh energy to our discussions.
Victor’s POVI sat at my desk, staring at the screen, listening to the suppliers drone on about their latest delivery schedules and inventory projections. My fingers tapped idly on the keyboard, moving from tab to tab, making notes where necessary. I kept my expression neutral, nodding occasionally,
Aria’s POVAs I sat at the small cafe table with Tina, diving into the details of a new perfume line we were considering, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief that several days had passed since the gala. Oh, thank God. No calls or messages from Shane or Pierre had disturbed the peace I was be
Aria’s POV“What is going on with you and Samuel?” Victor's voice was sharp, slicing through the air.The café fell silent as all eyes turned toward us. My heart pounded in my chest, and a wave of embarrassment washed over me. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I hissed, then turned on my he
Aria’s POVSamuel's eyes were wide with shock, his mouth slightly open as he tried to process what he'd just heard. I felt the weight of the moment pressing down on me, words caught in my throat.Before I could respond, Tina stepped in with an unexpected smile. “That's great to know, Aria. I'm happy
Aria’s POVI left work later than usual, feeling the weight of the day's accomplishments and the promise of what lay ahead. As I passed the boss's meeting room, I noticed the lights were still on. It was unusual this late in the evening. I figured Samuel must still be in a meeting. I smiled, remembe
Aria’s POVVictor looked stunned for a moment, his eyes widening as if he had been caught off guard. Then he shook his head, a small, almost imperceptible smile playing at his lips. “No, Aria,” he said slowly. “Perhaps it’s not like that. But I think you make a suitable wife for me. And I thought yo
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