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