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.
Victor’s POVI raised an eyebrow. Then, to her bewilderment, I smiled. She had just given me the opening I needed for more revelations. “Is that so?” I asked, leaning forward slightly. “I didn’t realize you were still so confident in that claim.”“Yes!” Shane insisted, her voice now obviously filled
Aria’s POVDinner had been nothing short of exquisite, with every dish crafted to perfection by Victor’s chef. “This is the best food I’ve ever eaten in my entire life!” Jasmine exclaimed. “Thanks, Daddy. For this, and for helping with the science project.”Then she turned to hug me. “You’re the be
Victor’s POV“Daddy, look!” Jasmine exclaimed, holding up a rough sketch of her project. “The scent adventure machine is going to have buttons for each smell! Like this one is for the beach, and this one’s for the forest.”I crouched beside her, nodding appreciatively. “That’s brilliant, Jasmine. Yo
Aria’s POVThe meeting finally wrapped up, and I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. It had been a success, no doubt about that. The energy in the room had been electric as everyone threw out ideas and finalized plans for the grand launch of Serenity. Anticipation swelled within me as
Victor’s POVIt had only been a week since Aria and I had finally crossed the line we’d been dancing around for so long. A week since we admitted the depth of feelings we had for one another. Well, okay, I’m not really sure if her feelings are that deep yet… a voice suddenly whispered in my head, ma
Aria’s POVI looked at the woman closely. Now, dressed in jeans and a light sweater, she seemed younger, more approachable. But the moment her eyes met mine, her body language shifted. Her posture straightened, her laugh faded, and she glanced quickly at Victor before returning her attention to me.
Aria’s POVThe fireworks boomed across the sky, lighting up the darkness in bursts of vibrant red, gold, and silver. Jasmine’s gasp of excitement broke through the lingering tension in my chest, and I let out a shaky laugh.“It’s just fireworks,” I said aloud, more to reassure myself than anyone els
Victor’s POVThe laughter started the moment we arrived at the theme park and never seemed to stop. Jasmine darted ahead, pulling us toward the entrance with uncontainable energy, her small hand gripping mine tightly. The park was a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds—twinkling lights, cheerful music
Aria’s POVThe ride home was quiet, but it wasn’t uncomfortable. Victor’s hand rested on the gearshift, his fingers brushing mine occasionally. Each accidental touch sent a warm ripple through me, leaving me feeling both nervous and giddy. My heart was still dancing from the events of the night befo
The next morning, The sunlight streaming through the curtains was the first thing I noticed as I stirred awake. As I blinked against the light, memories of the previous night surged back like a wave, crashing over me with startling clarity. My breath hitched, and I sat up quickly, clutching the blan