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
Victor’s POVAria and I went to Dr Mar Levine's dinner invitation as planned.“To you both,” Dr. Mar Levine said, raising his glass, his expression one of genuine warmth. “I can’t thank you enough for being there during… well, during one of the most difficult times I’ve faced. You didn’t have to hel
Victor’s POVI held the envelope in my hands, its weight strangely ominous as I carefully slid my finger under the seal and opened it. Aria leaned in, her eyes bright with anticipation, mirroring my own curiosity and apprehension.Inside was a single card—sleek and discreet, crafted from smooth blac
Aria’s POVThe implications of the invitation loomed in my mind, unshakable, as though it were something heavy pressing against my thoughts, making it impossible to think of anything else. Even as we thanked Mar for dinner and his generous gesture, a knot of apprehension sat deep in my stomach. Eve
Aria’s POVThe numbers on the sales reports blurred together as I stared at them, struggling to focus. Normally, I’d be absorbed in analyzing our team’s performance, spotting trends, and devising strategies for improvement. But today, my mind was miles away from Velvet Vibe, caught up in the decisio
Wendy’s POVIt wasn’t supposed to go this far.I crouched behind the low wall outside the edge of the old warehouse, heart hammering as the rain came down in cold, relentless sheets. The building was dimly lit, tucked away in a forgotten pocket of the city, but I knew what was happening inside. I’d
Samuel’s POV"Wait for me, I'll bring it to you now," I told Aria over the phone, my fingers brushing against the envelope sitting quietly on my desk. Her voice was tight. "Thank you, Samuel. Please be careful.""You too."I ended the call just as footsteps approached my study. I turned, surprised
Aria’s POVI was halfway down the corridor when my phone buzzed again.It was Jessica: Packaging floor. Terminal 4. Now.My heels clicked against the tiles as I turned sharply and practically jogged to the elevator. My chest was tight, my pulse a steady hammer in my ears.I tried calling Wendy again
Aria’s POVI locked my office door, pretending to take a call as I slid the flash drive into the secure offline laptop Jessica and I used only for emergencies. The light blinked once, then twice, and the folder opened.I held my breath as the contents loaded.Documents. Dozens of them.At first glan
Samuel’s POVI wasn’t exactly sure what brought me to the Velvet Vibe office that morning.Maybe I wanted to check in on the tech team after the breach. Maybe I wanted to make sure Aria was okay, after everything. Or maybe—and this was harder to admit—maybe I just wanted to see her.I walked in, and
Aria’s POVMy phone buzzed on the table, vibrating next to my untouched coffee.Victor.I answered quickly. “Hey, everything okay?”“I’m really sorry, love,” he said. “I won’t be able to drop by the office. Emergency meeting with the board. One of the European partners is threatening to pull out unl
Aria’s POVThe smell of buttery pancakes and fresh strawberries filled the air as I poured a generous drizzle of maple syrup onto Jasmine’s plate. She beamed up at me, still in her pajamas, her feet swinging under the breakfast table.Victor was making coffee, humming to himself, hair slightly tousl
Aria’s POV"Okay, so we've locked the backend to only three admin logins," Jessica muttered, her eyes glued to the screen. She had dark circles under her eyes and her fourth coffee of the day in hand. "I had the IT team purge the cloned QR redirect code from our database. But if the data's been stol
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