Aria’s POVI returned to my work on the perfume, carefully blending the ingredients. The scents were coming together beautifully, but my mind kept drifting back to Jessica. I needed to make sure everything was on track for the exhibition.“Jessica, while I’m working on this, do you think you could s
Aria’s POVVictor looked up from the pot he was stirring, a sheepish grin spreading across his face. “Hey, Aria. I’m sorry for the surprise.”“You cook?!” I asked in bewilderment. It was so unheard of that it was the first thing that I blurted out at that very moment. He chuckled. “Well, you could
Aria’s POVI glanced at myself in the hallway mirror, smoothing a stray strand of hair that had escaped my otherwise perfect updo. My reflection stared back at me with a carefully composed smile that hid the swirling nerves beneath. I adjusted the lapels of my blazer, reminding myself that it wasn’
Aria’s POV“If it isn’t Aria Everhart who’s still madly in love with her ex-husband,” Shane let out, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “Are you here to reconcile with him? To try and convince him again to give you a second chance?”I wanted to point out that I’d been the one to file the divorce in the
Aria’s POVVictor was waiting when I entered the conference room, his sharp suit perfectly tailored, as always. His gaze flicked up from the papers in front of him, and for a moment, I felt like the air in the room shifted. He smiled, that same disarming smile that had once made my heart race.“Righ
Aria’s POV“You… You own Velvet Vibe?” Shane stammered, clearly blindsided by the revelation.I nodded, keeping my expression neutral, though I couldn’t deny the small thrill of satisfaction at seeing her so caught off guard. “Yes, I do. I’m here today to finalize the collaboration with Thorn Enterp
Victor’s POV“Mr. Thorn, it's the private investigator you hired,” Phil said as he led me through the corridors of the office. My pulse quickened. I’d been waiting for this call with a mix of anticipation and dread. The incident at the bar had been haunting me for weeks, and now, finally, I was abo
Aria’s POVVictor and I had been manipulated. Shane had been pulling the strings all along!Victor’s sudden entrance crackled through the room like a jolt of electricity. His eyes darted between Shane and me, his expression a storm of confusion and fierce determination.Did he hear what we were just
Victor’s POVI stood outside my mother’s door, holding Jasmine’s hand as I knocked twice. She shifted beside me, her fingers fidgeting with her sweater.The door opened, and Alicia stood there, surprise flickering in her sharp blue eyes as she took in the sight of us.“Victor,” she said, then her ga
Aria’s POVI swirled the glass vial in my hand, watching as the pale amber liquid coated the sides before settling again. The scent profile still wasn’t quite right, but I was close—so close I could almost taste it.The Velvet Vibe lab was quiet except for the soft hum of the air filtration system a
Aria’s POVI watched Victor, his face an impenetrable mask, his hand still holding mine. My heart ached for him, but to my own surprise, I felt something else too—pity for Alicia. For years, I had harbored resentment toward her, believing she had always looked down on me, dismissed me as unworthy o
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