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
Aria’s POVI rang the doorbell, feeling an unexpected rush of nerves as I waited. It had been a long time since I’d been to Victor’s home, and even though I told myself it was just the thought of the training that unsettled me, I knew it was more than that.One of Victor’s staff opened the door with
Aria’s POV“Alright,” Victor said, moving closer to adjust my stance. His hands found my shoulders, gently shifting them back, and then he stepped even closer, his hands grazing down my arms to place them correctly, his body rubbing against mine at one point. Shit. “Keep your elbows in,” he murmur