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
Victor’s POVI glanced at the clock. It was late, but the gears of my mind were still turning. I had work to do, and I needed to channel my energy into it. I needed to ensure that Velvet Vibe knew they had made the right choice in agreeing to the meeting.I reached for my phone and dialed Phil’s num
Aria’s POVThe sleek glass door slid open with a soft whoosh as Jessica and I stepped into InnovateTech Solutions. The office was not too big but impeccably stylish—modern furniture with clean lines, walls adorned with minimalist art, and a palette of cool blues and grays that gave it a fresh, profe
Aria’s POV“We’re thrilled about the possibilities,” Emma said, her eyes shimmering with excitement. “This is the perfect opportunity for our company too to market our digital products more. And of course, the perfumes you create can continue to be out in the market for sale even after the exhibitio