Aria’s POVI could feel the adrenaline coursing through me as I stepped into Velvet Vibe’s secure lab early that morning. Everything was in place. The entrapment was set.Jessica and I had spent the past two days carefully crafting a believable lie: a revolutionary new formula, something that would
Aria’s POVThe moment Jessica pulled up Harper’s file, a slow, creeping dread coiled in my stomach. We scrolled through her submitted records, looking for anything useful—an address, emergency contacts, anything that could lead us to her.Then we saw it."This address doesn’t exist," Jessica muttere
Aria’s POVThe moment Harper’s confession video hit the internet, the industry exploded.I watched the screen in front of me, my heart pounding as Harper’s recorded message played across news channels and social media platforms. She looked shaken, but her voice was steady as she admitted everything—
Aria’s POVThe launch event for The Original was everything I had envisioned—a celebration of authenticity, artistry, and innovation. More than just a perfume, The Original was a statement, a triumph over deception. It was Velvet Vibe’s perfected fragrance line, reclaiming what had been stolen and p
Victor’s POVThe moment Aria stepped onto the stage, a surge of pride filled my chest. She stood there with such confidence, her poise commanding the attention of every guest in the room. She cleared her throat, her voice strong and unwavering as she began her speech."Tonight, we celebrate not jus
Victor’s POVI stood at the edge of the balcony, my breath coming fast and sharp as I scanned the darkness below. The figure had disappeared—vanished into the night like a ghost. Had they jumped? The thought made my stomach churn. If they were desperate enough to flee like that, it meant they had so
Victor’s POV"Victor, leave!" Alicia's voice was steady, but the look in her eyes sent a shock through me. She wasn’t afraid—at least not for herself. She was trying to protect me.Antonio held her tight, his grip possessive, his expression wild with something close to obsession. "See? She knows," h
Aria’s POVThe adrenaline was still coursing through my veins. Even though Antonio Greco was gone—at least for now—I couldn’t shake the residual tension from my body. My grip on Victor was tight as I held onto him, reassuring myself that he was here, safe, alive.But my mind was racing.I had seen t
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
Aria’s POVThe sun filtered gently through the sheer curtains, casting golden stripes across the kitchen floor. Outside, the wind rustled the trees in soft waves, the kind of quiet that used to feel like a luxury—but now, it felt like a miracle.I stood barefoot by the open window, sipping tea, watc
Aria’s POV"There they are! By the dock!"The shout tore through the air like a whipcrack. My heart jumped."Get down, Jasmine!" I hissed, pulling her low into the hull of the boat.More frenzied shouts followed, echoing from behind the locked boathouse door. Then came the unmistakable sound of spli
Aria’s POVThe tunnel walls closed in the farther we ran, the air thick with dust and something ancient, something forgotten. The flickering light from my phone barely illuminated the path ahead as Jasmine and I rushed forward, our footsteps echoing off the stone.We had no idea where we were going—
Victor’s POVThe moment Greco grabbed my mother’s arm, I saw red.Alicia struggled against Greco’s grasp, her body twisting as she tried to wrench herself free. But his grip was unyielding—ironclad. His smirk darkened, turning into something twisted, dangerous."You always were stubborn," Greco murm
Aria’s POVI grabbed Jasmine’s hand and pulled her close, my pulse hammering as I ran toward the secret door. My fingers fumbled with the hidden latch, my breath short and uneven. Come on, come on—Click.I shoved the door open just enough for us to slip inside before sealing it shut behind us. The
Victor’s POVThe moment the man at the far table shifted, my entire body went rigid. One second, he was still, the next, his hand dipped into his jacket.A gun? A knife?I was ready to move. One wrong twitch from him, and I’d take him down before he could even stand. My pulse pounded in my ears as I
Aria’s POV"Are Jasmine and I the real targets?" I whispered to myself, the thought chilling me to my core.No. That was silly. I was being paranoid.I shook my head, trying to dismiss the fear that had settled like ice in my veins. The bodyguards said they needed to secure the cabin, and logically,
Aria’s POVI stared at my phone, my fingers gripping it so tightly that my knuckles ached. Still nothing. No calls. No messages. The meeting had to be happening now, but I had no idea what was going on.I tried dialing Victor again. Straight to voicemail. Samuel? No response either.A pit of dread s