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
Victor’s POV“What does Samuel have to do with all this?” The words echoed in my head like a relentless drumbeat as I paced my office, thinking about all the details we have uncovered so far. Surely he had met with Shane, I thought. But I don’t know… Maybe it’s about something else. He’d never want
Victor’s POVI moved cautiously towards the door, my heart pounding in my chest. I peeked through the narrow crack, half expecting to see something—or someone—menacing. To my surprise, it was only the janitor, a tired-looking man with a mop and bucket.“Evening,” he said, glancing at us with a hint
Victor’s POVBack in my office, I was lost in thought, staring out at the city lights twinkling below through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows. I poured myself another glass of wine, savoring the bitter taste that matched my mood.Aria’s voice broke the silence. “Do you want to talk about it?”I s
Aria’s POVAs I dialed Victor’s driver, I couldn’t help but steal glances at him. The vulnerability in his eyes, the way he was looking at me—it stirred something deep inside. My pulse quickened as I thought about how close we were, and an overwhelming urge to kiss him flashed through my mind.But I
Aria’s POVThe room felt smaller, quieter, as if nothing else existed but the two of us. I didn’t move. I couldn’t. My heart pounded in my chest as he leaned in, closer and closer, until our faces were inches apart. His lips hovered near mine, a breath away, and for a moment, I thought he was going