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
Victor’s POV“Fabian,” I called, catching him in the hallway outside the meeting room at Velvet Vibe just as he was about to turn the corner. He stopped, turning around with a slight smile.“Oh, hey, Victor, good to see you,” he said. “How’s everything going with the collaboration?”“Moving smoothly
Victor’s POVStanding here, looking at Aria and Jessica with that fierce resolve blazing in their eyes, I realized that stopping them was no longer an option. They wanted to face this danger directly, on their own terms.“Alright,” I said finally, my voice heavy with reluctance. “But if you’re going
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
Victor’s POVI wasn’t going to let Aria face this alone.The moment I left our last conversation, I knew I had to take action. If there was a leak in my company, I needed to root it out myself. I refused to let this drive a wedge between us. She had to see that I was on her side, that there was no r
Aria’s POVI paced the length of the lab, arms crossed tightly over my chest, while Jessica sat on the stool near the counter, watching me with concern. The vials of stolen work still sat between us, a silent testament to the treachery lurking in our midst, waiting to be exposed.“We need a plan,” J