Victor’s POVFrom where I was hiding, I saw the guards haul Troy into the room, his face pale and sullen, his hands restrained but still trembling from the scuffle outside. I could feel his desperation radiate from across the room, an instinctive terror that sharpened the longer he stayed in the pre
Aria’s POV"Where’s Victor? Isn’t he the one who told us to stick together?” Jessica’s voice was barely a whisper, her gaze fixed on the bar in front of her as she clutched her glass with trembling hands. She was obviously still on edge, and was now worried that something could have happened to Vict
Aria’s POVA part of me wanted to suggest calling it a night—this entire evening had already veered into a dangerous direction. But just as I was about to voice the thought, Victor appeared, slipping quietly into the lounge. He looked disoriented, his face drawn and serious, and he seemed to pause w
Aria’s POV“It looks like the night’s just getting started,” I remarked to Jessica, watching as the lounge filled up around us. A live band had taken the stage, their jazzy tunes setting an upbeat yet intimate vibe for the growing crowd. People were chatting, laughing, clinking glasses. More guests
“Yes, sweetie. I’ll be back to pick you up tomorrow,” I reassured her, feeling the warmth of her joy even through the phone. “I just had a little work to do. Are you having fun with Grandma and Grandpa?”“Yes!” she giggled, and I could practically see her bright little smile. “Grandma made cookies,
Aria’s POVMy husband Victor was chatting animatedly with his ‘Miss Idea’, Shane, again. Their faces were close as her drooping hair rested on my husband's shoulder.Miss Idea. That was how my husband called Shane, his best partner in business. Whenever he mentioned her, the pride and praise on his
Aria’s POVAs I walked out, I could still hear them fussing over Shane. The chatter and concerned murmurs filtered through the heavy doors while the waiters gave me strange looks. I felt extremely embarrassed and humiliated, so I hurried outside, desperate to escape their prying eyes.The rain pelte
Aria’s POVJust as I was about to speak, Victor straightened up and waved his hand to interrupt me. “Aria, I think you should apologize to Shane and to my mother,” he said firmly.What the hell for? So that’s it? When I thought he was starting to care about me, all he wanted was for me to apologize