Aria’s POVFive Years LaterThe soft light filtered through the large, floor-to-ceiling windows of my perfume studio, Velvet Vibe, casting a warm glow on the shelves lined with glass bottles of essential oils and extracts. The air was filled with the delicate, intoxicating scents of rose, sandalwood
Aria’s POVBefore I could respond to Samuel’s question, the waiter arrived with our two giant pizzas. The sight of the golden-brown crust and bubbling cheese was enough to momentarily distract everyone. Jasmine’s eyes lit up, and she eagerly reached for a slice.As we dug in, savoring the delicious
Aria’s POVAs we stood there, alone in the quiet hallway, the future seemed to hang in the balance. My heart raced, and the question of whether I was ready to face the changes ahead—or to stay with what I had come to cherish—felt overwhelming.Samuel broke the silence with a soft chuckle. “You know,
Aria’s POVFive years. Wow. It’s been a very long time. Jessica and I wheeled our suitcases through the crowd at the airport, and my heart pounded with each step closer to the exit. Memories of Victor and the life I’d tried to leave behind flooded my mind. Jasmine clung to my hand, looking both ne
Aria’s POV“Jessica, look at this,” I said, my voice tinged with disbelief. I pointed to the screen where Thorn Enterprises' logo was prominently displayed.Jessica glanced over and raised an eyebrow. “Wow, that’s unexpected. I didn’t realize Thorn Enterprises could be involved in something like thi
Aria’s POVThe scent of fresh lavender and cedarwood lingered in the air as I shuffled through the accounts for the month. Our perfume studio was almost ready to launch in the U.S. market, and I felt a surge of excitement with each passing day. As I typed in the final numbers, the buzz of activity o
Aria’s POV“I’ll be professional about this,” I finally said to Jessica, though my heart seemed to be ripping my ribcage apart. “I won't let my past with Victor get in the way of my decision-making. If he wasn’t in the picture, I’d probably go through with this meeting. The opportunity is too big to
Victor’s POVI hung up the phone with a satisfied click, feeling the familiar rush of a successful negotiation. I’d just secured a lucrative deal with a major partner, and it felt like another brick in the wall of my empire. Leaning back in my leather chair, I glanced at the stack of documents on my