Aria’s POVI whipped around just in time to see Pierre sprinting toward us. My heart sank, dread curling in my stomach. “Pierre, stop!” I screamed, but he kept charging ahead, eyes locked on Shane, a determination in his stride that terrified me.Shane’s grip tightened on the gun. “Get back!” she ye
Shane’s sobs filled the air, broken and ragged, and for a moment, it felt like time had frozen. Pierre stayed beside her, his hand on her shoulder, whispering calming words that seemed to fall on deaf ears. I held Jasmine tightly against me, her small body trembling in my arms, but my own breath had
Victor’s POVI clenched my jaw, my hand already on the door handle as I turned to Aria. “Get Jasmine in the car,” I said sharply. Aria looked at me, her eyes questioning for a moment, but she nodded. Jasmine, still shaking, clung tightly to her mother. I watched as Aria pulled her close, whispering
Victor’s POVBefore I could process the shock of Dominic's betrayal, a voice broke through the tension.“There you are! We’ve been looking all over for you guys!” Jessica’s voice rang out as she and Fabian appeared, looking very relieved. But that relief quickly vanished when her eyes landed on Pier
Aria’s POVI jolted awake, my heart racing, the remnants of the nightmare still clinging to me. My breath came in sharp, uneven gasps as I tried to orient myself. It’s just a dream. Just a dream. I closed my eyes, pressing my palms to my face and forcing myself to breathe slowly, deeply.But the i
Victor’s POVAs I stepped off the elevator with Jasmine by my side, I couldn’t help but feel proud. She walked with her head held high, her eyes sparkling with excitement at being in her dad’s office once again. This wasn’t her first tour; she loved exploring the space and learning about the ins and
Victor’s POVThe board meeting continued, and the discussion shifted toward expansion plans. I took a deep breath, determined to regain control. “As part of our growth strategy, I propose we solidify our partnership with Velvet Vibe and explore collaborations with other fast-rising retail companies.
Victor’s POV“This is totally absurd,” I repeated, more to myself than to the members whose eyes seemed to be sizing me up. “I have led this company through challenges that would have broken lesser leaders. We’ve made strides in our partnerships and market positioning, and I won’t let my leadership