Aria’s POVI loved this hotel room. The spacious rooms and hallways, the quiet neighborhood, everything was a refreshing change from my previous apartment. It felt like a sanctuary, but of course I could not afford to stay here much longer.The phone rang, and I hurried to answer. “Aria, it’s Samuel
Why did Victor send me flowers? I wondered. It was just so odd. I was surprised and bothered at the same time. And perhaps, a little part of me, maybe the old me, jumped with joy even for a little while. Victor and I had a complicated past, and his sudden gesture stirred up a mix of emotions. Howev
Aria’s POVI felt helpless. Victor only did what he wanted, ignoring my wishes and never taking the time to understand me.Just then, Victor's phone rang. He raised his phone and glanced at the caller ID, and I saw it was Shane.“If you pursued Shane, she would definitely agree without hesitation,"
Aria’s POVI took a deep breath as I prepared for my scheduled prenatal check-up. The weekend was the only time I could fit it in, and I didn’t want to delay it any longer. With my appointment confirmed, I decided to have a quick breakfast at a nearby café before heading to the clinic. I grabbed my
Aria’s POVSeeing Samuel’s thoughtful expression, I suddenly got worried that the doctor’s remark might have made him feel awkward, strange, or troubled. “Samuel’s a really good friend, Dr. Lewis,” I emphasized when the ultrasound was done. “I’m divorced, so... I’m going through this on my own.”Dr
Aria’s POVI was at my desk, finishing up a report, when my email notification chimed. I clicked on the new message and read the subject line: Access to Retrieve Belongings from Apartment 3B. My heart skipped a beat as I opened the email, scanning the content quickly. The building management had fi
Aria’s POVOver the weekend, I had finally moved into my new apartment, the cozy place owned by Alex. It was certainly a fresh start, and I couldn’t help but feel like things are going to just keep getting better. I stood in front of my wardrobe, rifling through hangers of clothes. It felt exhilara
Aria’s POVMy heart skipped a beat, sensing the gravity in his voice. My mind raced, anticipating and anxious about what Samuel was going to say.However, just as Samuel was about to speak, someone came over and interrupted him. It was Shane's friend, Pierre. I remembered the last time he’d tried to
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