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 house was quiet except for the rhythmic ticking of the clock and the occasional soft rustling of the curtains as a gentle breeze passed through the open window. The doctor had just left, and though there was a private nurse available, I couldn’t bring myself to leave Victor’s side.He
Wendy’s POVIt wasn’t supposed to go this far.I crouched behind the low wall outside the edge of the old warehouse, heart hammering as the rain came down in cold, relentless sheets. The building was dimly lit, tucked away in a forgotten pocket of the city, but I knew what was happening inside. I’d
Samuel’s POV"Wait for me, I'll bring it to you now," I told Aria over the phone, my fingers brushing against the envelope sitting quietly on my desk. Her voice was tight. "Thank you, Samuel. Please be careful.""You too."I ended the call just as footsteps approached my study. I turned, surprised
Aria’s POVI was halfway down the corridor when my phone buzzed again.It was Jessica: Packaging floor. Terminal 4. Now.My heels clicked against the tiles as I turned sharply and practically jogged to the elevator. My chest was tight, my pulse a steady hammer in my ears.I tried calling Wendy again
Aria’s POVI locked my office door, pretending to take a call as I slid the flash drive into the secure offline laptop Jessica and I used only for emergencies. The light blinked once, then twice, and the folder opened.I held my breath as the contents loaded.Documents. Dozens of them.At first glan
Samuel’s POVI wasn’t exactly sure what brought me to the Velvet Vibe office that morning.Maybe I wanted to check in on the tech team after the breach. Maybe I wanted to make sure Aria was okay, after everything. Or maybe—and this was harder to admit—maybe I just wanted to see her.I walked in, and
Aria’s POVMy phone buzzed on the table, vibrating next to my untouched coffee.Victor.I answered quickly. “Hey, everything okay?”“I’m really sorry, love,” he said. “I won’t be able to drop by the office. Emergency meeting with the board. One of the European partners is threatening to pull out unl
Aria’s POVThe smell of buttery pancakes and fresh strawberries filled the air as I poured a generous drizzle of maple syrup onto Jasmine’s plate. She beamed up at me, still in her pajamas, her feet swinging under the breakfast table.Victor was making coffee, humming to himself, hair slightly tousl
Aria’s POV"Okay, so we've locked the backend to only three admin logins," Jessica muttered, her eyes glued to the screen. She had dark circles under her eyes and her fourth coffee of the day in hand. "I had the IT team purge the cloned QR redirect code from our database. But if the data's been stol
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