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
Aria’s POVI gasped, clapping a hand over my mouth as Shane’s whisper echoed in my ear, faint but crystal clear. There was no mistake about it. Marry me. Those words cut through the distance between us, as if she were standing right in front of me instead of behind Victor’s closed office door. My
My hands trembled with anger, my fingernails digging into my palms. She was trying to play him, manipulate him into submission with her saccharine voice and veiled threats. It was disgusting, and it infuriated me to my core. But Victor—he was smarter than that. He had to be.There was a brief silenc
Aria’s POVThe line went dead.I stared at my phone, my heart pounding in my chest, my mind aching with Shane's words. A wave of dread settled over me. I couldn’t shake the terrible feeling that this wasn’t over, that we were only scratching the surface of what Shane was capable of. And worse, I fel
Victor’s POVIt had been days since I last set foot in the office. The polished floors, my favorite oak desk, the glass doors with my name on them—it all felt like a distant memory. I wasn’t hiding, though. No, I have my reasons for staying away. Just for now, perhaps.Each morning, I found myself