Aria’s POVI held my daughter’s hand tightly as we walked down the hallway leading to my apartment unit, the two bodyguards silently following us. I could feel the tension in my shoulders slowly easing, knowing these men were sent by Victor. Phil had confirmed it earlier, but seeing them in action t
Victor's gaze was steady, unwavering, and it sent a shiver down my spine. I knew he was serious, and it scared me. Not because I didn't believe him, but because I realized how much I had been underestimating the situation myself.I’ve known Shane all these years and never really liked her. She could
Aria’s POVFinally, the big event has come. Dressed in a simple but elegant dress, I couldn’t help smiling widely as I stepped into the grand hall. Immediately, my breath caught in my throat. The venue was a masterpiece of elegance, with high ceilings draped in soft, cascading fabrics and chandelier
Aria’s POVA low, familiar voice called my name from behind. I turned, my heart skipping a beat when I saw Victor. He stood there with a warm smile, his eyes deeply gazing into mine. “Aria,” he said, leaning in slightly. “Congratulations on the opening. I’m really proud of you… And, uh, I have some
Victor’s POVThe way Samuel looked at me, so smug and self-satisfied, only made my blood boil. I wasn’t entirely sure if it was jealousy or just sheer annoyance. Maybe it’s a bit of both. I hated the idea that Aria had done something special for Samuel and not for me. It felt like another reminder
Aria’s POV“Jess, can you believe these figures?” I whispered to my best friend as I showed her the digital copy of the sales our perfumes had made so far. “At this rate, we might not have enough stocks to last for the entire month of the exhibition!”“Well, that’s a great problem, isn’t it?” Jessic
Aria’s POVThe morning sun poured through the tall windows of the exhibition hall as Jessica and I arrived a few hours earlier than the scheduled opening of the second day. We were both in high spirits, animatedly discussing the previous day’s events. “It was such a relief when Shane and Veronica f
Aria’s POV“This is not happening,” I breathed, feeling as if I was suddenly trapped in some nightmare. My hands trembled as I tried to grasp the full extent of the damage.Emma’s breathing grew rapid and shallow, her face getting drained of color. I moved to her side, gently placing a hand on her s