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 POVI stared at Victor in surprise as he looked at me with great concern. His eyes searched mine, filled with an emotion I couldn't quite place. Before I could say anything, though, Samuel's voice cut in, oblivious to Victor's presence. “Aria, are you sure you’re not hurt? Did you inhale a l
Aria’s POVThe acrid scent of smoke lingered in the air as I stood outside my apartment, my heart heavy with devastation. The fire had been completely put out, leaving nothing but charred remains and a smoldering sense of loss.Before I could respond to either Samuel or Victor, a medic approached me
Victor’s POVConfusion, anger, and apprehension swirled inside me, an unyielding force I couldn’t contain. I had no idea what I was walking into, but I knew one thing—I needed answers.As we pulled up in front of my mother’s house, I saw the glow of light through the living room window. She was stil
Aria’s POVThe revelation settled over us like a looming storm cloud, dense and unrelenting. Antonio Greco wasn’t just some powerful mafia boss—he had been the one controlling Shane. That alone was unsettling enough. My mind spun as I connected the dots. Shane had spent years trying to tear down Th
Victor’s POVThe moment we stepped into The Mirage, the air seemed to constrict around us. It felt as if we were being watched every step of the way.Overhead chandeliers sputtered in their golden glow, illuminating the velvet walls in fractured patterns, as if the very light was hesitant to linger
Victor’s POVWhen I arrived home, I found Aria in the garden, staring off into space, her arms wrapped around herself as a cool evening breeze swept through. The soft rustling of leaves was the only sound, the usual laughter of Jasmine absent. I knew she was in the playroom with the nanny, giving Ar
Victor’s POVI wasn’t going to let Aria face this alone.The moment I left our last conversation, I knew I had to take action. If there was a leak in my company, I needed to root it out myself. I refused to let this drive a wedge between us. She had to see that I was on her side, that there was no r
Aria’s POVI paced the length of the lab, arms crossed tightly over my chest, while Jessica sat on the stool near the counter, watching me with concern. The vials of stolen work still sat between us, a silent testament to the treachery lurking in our midst, waiting to be exposed.“We need a plan,” J
Aria’s POVI inhaled deeply, the familiar scent of essential oils and raw ingredients filling my senses. The lab was silent except for the soft bubbling of beakers and the occasional scribble of my pen as I jotted down notes. I was alone, and for now, that was exactly what I needed.My hands moved w
Victor’s POVThe last two days had been filled with tension—an invisible wall that had settled between Aria and me. I thought we were making progress, slowly finding our way back to a place of trust, but now? Now, she was pulling away again, and I had a feeling it wasn’t just about us this time.The
Victor’s POVThe atmosphere in the hallway was heavy as the last of my team exited the building. Some of them had walked out stiffly, their expressions betraying their frustration at being searched. Others had been more understanding, nodding when I explained that Velvet Vibe’s security procedures w