Aria’s POVI blinked, startled by Victor’s sudden invitation. His words caught me off guard, and I was unsure how to respond. A thrill ran through me, and I could feel the heat rising to my cheeks. I was definitely not expecting this. I glanced over at Jasmine, who was now chatting away with Jessic
Aria’s POVI couldn’t take my eyes off his lips. But then, he straightened up and smiled at me as he helped me back on my feet. On the surface, I was standing steadily in front of him. But inside, I could feel my knees wobbling and my heart beating insanely. “Aria, are you okay?” Victor asked, peer
Aria’s POVThe scent of various perfumes wafted through the air as our team worked diligently on the new set of fragrances for one of our key distributors. I stood by the production line, my eyes scanning each bottle as it passed, making sure everything was perfect. This line had to be flawless—ther
Aria’s POVSamuel’s warning rang in my ears, his tone filled with concern. “I really don’t trust Pierre,” he said, his eyes narrowing slightly. “There’s something about him that just doesn’t sit right with me.”I couldn’t help but nod, the unease inside me growing. Memories I had tried to bury resur
Aria’s POV“Can you believe this?” Jessica breathed beside me as we both entered the grand ballroom that had been transformed into an elegant winter wonderland, capturing the essence of a snowy, magical landscape.I grinned at her, feeling all the concerns of the past week melting away as I took in
Victor’s POVAs I stepped up to the center stage next to Aria, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of disbelief and excitement. Who would have thought I’d be paired with my ex-wife for a game? I tried to keep a casual smile as I took the microphone from the emcee.“Hi everyone!” I announced, raising my h
Aria’s POV“Earth to Aria!” Jessica said with a grin over the live music playing during dinner. “You seem to be a bit distracted. I wonder why.” “I am? Of course not,” I denied at once. I knew that she could tell I was still affected by that game earlier. But I didn’t want to admit it, not even to
Aria’s POVAlice's eyes flashed with rage as she glared at me. My heart pounded in my chest while Victor acted at once, stepping in between us. But before any of us could react further, a voice called out from nearby. “Oh my goodness, is that Aria Everhart?”I turned toward the voice, grateful for
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