Aria’s POV“Jessica!” I cried, rushing to her side. I grasped her hand tightly, squeezing it gently. “It’s okay, Jessica. It’s just a dream. You’re safe. I’m right here.”But Jessica’s eyes remained shut, her body writhing in panic as if trapped in a nightmare she couldn’t escape. I leaned closer, w
Victor’s POVI watched Aria closely, trying to gauge her reaction as she listened to the nanny. A few seconds passed before her body seemed to relax a little, the tension in her shoulders easing. “Oh, she just wanted to hear my voice?” Aria’s voice softened, that nurturing tone she always had for J
Victor’s POVI understood Jessica’s fear. She had been through enough, and the last thing she needed was to face even more danger. But letting this man roam free? It didn’t sit right with me either.“I’ll call Phil,” I said, pulling out my phone. “He can pull the surveillance footage from the hospit
Aria’s POVI woke up with a start, blinking in the hallway as my mind slowly registered where I was. My head had been resting against something warm and solid—Victor’s shoulder. I straightened up quickly, realizing I had fallen asleep on the bench, right next to him. Glancing over, I saw that he was
Aria’s POVI stood frozen, watching their interaction, trying to process everything. Troy's laughter rang out, and the nurse leaned in closer to whisper something in his ear. I strained to hear, but my heart was pounding too loudly in my ears.“...all we have to do is wait for the right moment,” she
Aria’s POVJessica sighed heavily, her confession seeming to drain the little energy she had left. “It’s been going on for several months,” she continued, hardly whispering. “I didn’t want to worry anyone, especially you, Aria. I thought I could handle it, but every time I paid him, he just came bac
Aria’s POVI paced back and forth in Jessica’s hospital room, my fingers nervously fidgeting with the necklace around my neck. It was an absentminded habit, one I had picked up during long, tense moments like these. My eyes drifted to the mirror on the wall, catching a glimpse of my reflection.It w
Aria’s POV“Wow, this is incredible!” Jessica exclaimed, standing next to me as we gazed up at the house.“I know, right?” I replied, my heart fluttering with excitement. The house was beautiful—a charming blend of modern and classic architecture, painted in soft beige with white trim. It was spacio
Aria’s POVLunch arrived with an unexpected surprise. I was finishing up some notes when a knock at my office door made me glance up. A delivery man stood there, holding a large bouquet of delicate white lilies and blush-colored roses. Behind him, two catering staff wheeled in covered trays filled w
Aria’s POVI clicked through the surveillance videos again, my fingers tightening around the mouse as the footage rolled on the screen. Jessica sat beside me, her arms crossed, watching intently. Across from us, Carter, the head of security, stood with his hands resting on the table, his expression
Victor’s POVI stood outside my mother’s door, holding Jasmine’s hand as I knocked twice. She shifted beside me, her fingers fidgeting with her sweater.The door opened, and Alicia stood there, surprise flickering in her sharp blue eyes as she took in the sight of us.“Victor,” she said, then her ga
Aria’s POVI swirled the glass vial in my hand, watching as the pale amber liquid coated the sides before settling again. The scent profile still wasn’t quite right, but I was close—so close I could almost taste it.The Velvet Vibe lab was quiet except for the soft hum of the air filtration system a
Aria’s POVI watched Victor, his face an impenetrable mask, his hand still holding mine. My heart ached for him, but to my own surprise, I felt something else too—pity for Alicia. For years, I had harbored resentment toward her, believing she had always looked down on me, dismissed me as unworthy o
Victor’s POVConfusion, anger, and apprehension swirled inside me, an unyielding force I couldn’t contain. I had no idea what I was walking into, but I knew one thing—I needed answers.As we pulled up in front of my mother’s house, I saw the glow of light through the living room window. She was stil
Aria’s POVThe revelation settled over us like a looming storm cloud, dense and unrelenting. Antonio Greco wasn’t just some powerful mafia boss—he had been the one controlling Shane. That alone was unsettling enough. My mind spun as I connected the dots. Shane had spent years trying to tear down Th
Victor’s POVThe moment we stepped into The Mirage, the air seemed to constrict around us. It felt as if we were being watched every step of the way.Overhead chandeliers sputtered in their golden glow, illuminating the velvet walls in fractured patterns, as if the very light was hesitant to linger
Victor’s POVWhen I arrived home, I found Aria in the garden, staring off into space, her arms wrapped around herself as a cool evening breeze swept through. The soft rustling of leaves was the only sound, the usual laughter of Jasmine absent. I knew she was in the playroom with the nanny, giving Ar