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
Aria’s POVIt felt as if I’d stopped breathing for a moment. Not the casino again. I’d come here to escape the constant barrage of thoughts about it, to give my mind a brief reprieve. But I quickly reminded myself that, yes, Samuel and I had spoken about it before. He’d even offered to reach out to