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
Victor’s POVThe next day, I woke up to the sun filtering through the curtains. My phone buzzed on the bedside table, pulling me from the fog of sleep. I glanced at the screen and saw Phil’s name.The message read: Shane’s called an official board meeting. She’s ready to announce herself as the majo
Victor’s POVThere was a moment of stunned silence before the board members began murmuring among themselves, their expressions shifting as they processed my unexpected entrance.“Victor, I didn’t expect you to be here,” Shane recovered quickly, her voice feigning nonchalance as she forced a smile.
Aria’s POVThe dim glow from a single overhead light flickered against the old wooden beams as I stepped carefully into the hidden room. The air inside was thick with dust and the scent of aged paper, as though time itself had stood still within these walls. Shelves lined with old records, faded pho
Victor’s POVThe sun had begun its slow descent behind the treetops, and I couldn’t shake the apprehension twisting in my gut. Someone had been out there. Watching. And if Jasmine had seen them, it meant they were close enough for a child to notice. That alone made my blood run cold.I stepped outsi
Aria’s POVFor a moment, I was silent, unsure of how to respond. Alicia’s words echoed in my head, heavy and unsettling. She wants to see him? Will that do any good or just harm her?Before I could find my voice, Victor appeared, his presence shifting the energy instantly. Alicia straightened, her e
Aria’s POVThe aroma of sizzling bacon and hot chocolate drifted through the cabin, blending seamlessly with the brisk morning breeze. Sunlight streamed through the tall windows, throwing golden streaks across the rustic wooden floors. It would have been easy to believe this was just another peacefu
Aria’s POVThe drive felt longer than I remembered. Winding roads, dense forestry, and the occasional clearing of a scenic lake made for a beautiful journey, but it was the remoteness of it all that truly struck me. This wasn’t just a retreat—it was a fortress of solitude, a place meant to be hidden
Aria’s POVJasmine was sound asleep, her soft breathing a comforting rhythm in the quiet of the house. I sat on the edge of the bed for a moment, watching her peaceful face, wishing I could absorb even a fraction of that serenity. But the tight knot of anxiety forming in my chest made it impossible.
Aria’s POVThe house was quiet except for the rhythmic ticking of the clock and the occasional soft rustling of the curtains as a gentle breeze passed through the open window. The doctor had just left, and though there was a private nurse available, I couldn’t bring myself to leave Victor’s side.He
Aria’s POVThe adrenaline was still coursing through my veins. Even though Antonio Greco was gone—at least for now—I couldn’t shake the residual tension from my body. My grip on Victor was tight as I held onto him, reassuring myself that he was here, safe, alive.But my mind was racing.I had seen t
Victor’s POV"Victor, leave!" Alicia's voice was steady, but the look in her eyes sent a shock through me. She wasn’t afraid—at least not for herself. She was trying to protect me.Antonio held her tight, his grip possessive, his expression wild with something close to obsession. "See? She knows," h