Aria’s POVA few days later, I was back at Velvet Vibe, immersing myself in what I was passionate about — creating new scents. The studio was a sanctuary of creativity, filled with the rich aromas of various fragrances. I was especially excited about a new project: a perfume for men.As I mixed and
He smiled, and I noticed the way his eyes never left mine, a look of genuine interest and care shining through. “You always have a way of making things feel… personal. That’s what I love about your work.”His words made me pause. The sincerity in his voice struck me, and I felt my heart skip a beat.
Victor’s POVI stared out the window as the car rolled through the familiar streets toward my mother’s house. She’d been calling nonstop since the gala, playing her usual role of the neglected mother. “You never have time for me anymore, Victor,” she’d said on the last call, her voice sounding emoti
“Am I?” I snapped.She shrugged as if none of it mattered. “I have better things to do than sabotage your little projects or go after your no-good ex-wife.”I wasn’t buying her act. She always played innocent, even when she was knee-deep in trouble. I remembered clearly how she used to throw Aria in
Samuel’s POVI stared into my coffee cup, watching the steam curl up lazily, as I waited for my private investigator Jason to arrive. We’d agreed on this meeting in a low-key coffee shop, far from prying eyes.When Jason finally showed up, I could tell from the grim set of his jaw that the news wasn
Samuel’s POV“You can't be serious,” I said, narrowing my eyes. “All of this—just to take Victor down?”This woman wasn’t just driven by ambition—she was consumed by it. Her words echoed in my head. Take over Victor’s company. That’s what all this had been about. Not just business, but a personal ve
Aria’s POVAfter a long day at work, I gathered my things, eager to finally head home. It had been a productive day, but I was exhausted. Just as I reached for the door, Victor appeared, his face grim.“Aria, wait,” he called, making me pause. There was a tension in his voice that sent my heart raci
Victor’s POVFrom where I sat, I could barely keep my anger in check. The small room seemed to close in on me as I listened to Thomas’s revelations. My knuckles began to turn white as I balled my hands into fists tightly. It’s really Pierre and Shane. As this truth began to sink in, my anger intens