Aria’s POV“Fiona! Farah!” I called out, smiling as I stepped into the gallery. The warm, earthy tones and vibrant photos on the walls welcomed me, each frame a stunning portrayal of Amsterdam. The last few days had been a whirl of stress and unease, and I needed this—a night to escape into art and
Aria’s POVSamuel looked at the photograph with me, and his gaze softened. “Do you remember that bridge?” he asked quietly. “The morning you broke down and I didn’t know what to do…”I swallowed, a small smile tugging at my lips as I nodded. “How could I forget? I was… barely hanging on then.” I let
Aria’s POV“Oh, I can’t believe she’s giving birth already!” I practically sprinted into the hospital lobby, nearly skidding to a halt as I spotted Victor leaning casually against the reception desk. My heart skipped a beat—part surprise, part… something else I didn’t want to admit.“Victor?” I bli
Victor’s POVI stood there, hands tucked into my pockets, trying to hold onto the warmth of the moment. Arnold and Emma looked at their newborn son with a kind of happiness, a glow of pride and love I couldn’t remember experiencing ever. At first, I was genuinely happy for them. Arnold, a man who’d
Aria’s POVOur conversation broke off as I heard familiar voices in the hallway, growing louder. I turned just in time to see Jessica walking in, holding Jasmine’s hand, with Fabian trailing closely behind. My heart leapt, and relief washed over me as I took in Jessica’s appearance—she looked health
Victor’s POVI sat at the head of the long, polished conference table in Thorn Enterprises’ headquarters, feeling the energy in the room spark with possibility. The team was alive with excitement as we dove into the details of the Serenity project—our flagship smart perfume, the first of its kind.
She hesitated, just for a beat, then gave a small nod. “Sure.”Jessica glanced between us, a hint of curiosity in her expression, but quickly replaced by a bright smile. “Alright, I’ll leave you two to it,” she said, tucking her tablet under her arm. “Fabian’s waiting for me outside—we’ve got dinner
Aria’s POVMy heart pounded as Victor picked up the call and put it on speaker, his hand steady but his face tense. I was surprised, grateful even, that he chose to include me directly in this. It wasn’t just his sense of duty or professionalism—he was treating me like a true partner in this, someo
Aria’s POVThe laughter in the room was easy, flowing like music that hadn’t been played in far too long. It was the kind of afternoon I had only dreamed of during those long, uncertain nights. One filled with light, warmth, and peace.But what caught my eye most wasn’t the cake or the wine or even
Aria’s POVThe sun filtered gently through the sheer curtains, casting golden stripes across the kitchen floor. Outside, the wind rustled the trees in soft waves, the kind of quiet that used to feel like a luxury—but now, it felt like a miracle.I stood barefoot by the open window, sipping tea, watc
Aria’s POV"There they are! By the dock!"The shout tore through the air like a whipcrack. My heart jumped."Get down, Jasmine!" I hissed, pulling her low into the hull of the boat.More frenzied shouts followed, echoing from behind the locked boathouse door. Then came the unmistakable sound of spli
Aria’s POVThe tunnel walls closed in the farther we ran, the air thick with dust and something ancient, something forgotten. The flickering light from my phone barely illuminated the path ahead as Jasmine and I rushed forward, our footsteps echoing off the stone.We had no idea where we were going—
Victor’s POVThe moment Greco grabbed my mother’s arm, I saw red.Alicia struggled against Greco’s grasp, her body twisting as she tried to wrench herself free. But his grip was unyielding—ironclad. His smirk darkened, turning into something twisted, dangerous."You always were stubborn," Greco murm
Aria’s POVI grabbed Jasmine’s hand and pulled her close, my pulse hammering as I ran toward the secret door. My fingers fumbled with the hidden latch, my breath short and uneven. Come on, come on—Click.I shoved the door open just enough for us to slip inside before sealing it shut behind us. The
Victor’s POVThe moment the man at the far table shifted, my entire body went rigid. One second, he was still, the next, his hand dipped into his jacket.A gun? A knife?I was ready to move. One wrong twitch from him, and I’d take him down before he could even stand. My pulse pounded in my ears as I
Aria’s POV"Are Jasmine and I the real targets?" I whispered to myself, the thought chilling me to my core.No. That was silly. I was being paranoid.I shook my head, trying to dismiss the fear that had settled like ice in my veins. The bodyguards said they needed to secure the cabin, and logically,
Aria’s POVI stared at my phone, my fingers gripping it so tightly that my knuckles ached. Still nothing. No calls. No messages. The meeting had to be happening now, but I had no idea what was going on.I tried dialing Victor again. Straight to voicemail. Samuel? No response either.A pit of dread s