Anna's POV I approached the secret room where Sophia was being kept, expecting to hear sounds of distress. Instead, I was met with a moaning. I had forgotten that I instructed Ben to "enjoy her," but I hadn't anticipated it would escalate to this level. As I listened more closely, I realized th
Harvey's POV: "Hello, my love," I greeted Aria, my lovely wife, finally hearing her voice after hours of silence. "If you know what’s good for you, you better get over here and explain your relationship with Sophia *right now*," she spat, her words cold and biting, void of any warmth or affectio
Harvey's POV: After spending an hour and a half combing through documents, I picked up my phone to dial the pilot's number. That’s when I noticed the voicemail notification. I opened it and listened. "Bastard, if you don’t come here to pleasure me, don’t get angry if I allow another man to per
Harvey's POV Will Aria ever trust me again? That question has been haunting me since the moment she found out. First, it was the scandal with Kate—a mess I thought we were finally putting behind us—and now, Sophia. It feels like no matter how hard I try, I keep making the same mistakes. But come t
Harvey's POV Finally, we pulled up to the house, and my stomach twisted in knots. The lights were on, and I knew she was inside, probably waiting for me, probably seething with anger. I stepped out of the car, took a deep breath, and walked to the front door. Each step felt heavier than the last
**Anna's POV** "Harvey," I said, my voice cold and distant. The warmth that used to define our relationship had vanished, replaced by the sharp sting of betrayal. How could he? "Aria, I—" he started, but I cut him off with just a look, one that stopped him dead in his tracks. "You have five mi
Anna's POV After seeing Harvey's face earlier, any trace of desire had completely vanished, replaced by a wave of frustration and betrayal. I needed an outlet, something to take my mind off everything, so I headed straight to our home gym. The familiar rhythm of working out had always been my esca
*Anna's POV** My phone rang, and I hesitated when I saw an unknown number flash on the screen. A part of me didn’t want to answer it, but something told me to pick up. I slid my thumb across the screen and held the phone to my ear. "Hello, is this Miss Aria Marino I'm speaking with?" A deep male
Anna’s POV The threat against our family has finally faded. The Scott family has received the punishment they deserved: Chloe is confined in a psychiatric hospital, and Mr. and Mrs. Scott are serving life sentences. All that was taken from me has been returned, and life has become peaceful again.
Anna's POV The wedding planning began like a whirlwind, an exciting, beautiful whirlwind of dreams finally coming to life. Harvey and I had chosen the perfect setting—an intimate beach ceremony, surrounded by family, close friends, and the calming waves. My bridesmaids—Lillian, Lucy, and Ruby—we
Anna's POV After the press conference, my father and I made our way to the main conference hall, where all the employees were gathered, waiting anxiously. The tension in the air was palpable, their faces a mix of confusion, hope, and unease. They knew there was a shift happening, and everyone seem
Anna's POV My father stood calmly at the podium, answering questions with a precision that only years of experience could provide. One journalist, looking for the backstory, asked, “Mr. Marino, where were you when the Scott family took over the company?” Without hesitation, my father began, his
Anna's POV The questions from the journalists came like a whirlwind, one after another, pressing for answers, for a glimpse of the story that was about to unfold. My father gave a calm but firm signal to our security team, and they immediately moved in to hold back the crowd, creating a path for u
Anna’s POV As soon as my father, Harvey, and I arrived at the airport, I could feel the weight of everyone’s eyes on us. The large team of security personnel following close behind made us a sight hard to miss. I shot my dad a frustrated look, shaking my head slightly. “Dad, you know I hate this
Anna’s POV By the next morning, the news was everywhere—every channel, every headline, every whisper on the street. The DNA test results had come to light, confirming the identity of Kate’s child, and, more shocking, the undeniable evidence of her role in the near-fatal accident she had orchestrat
Anna’s POV The subtle yet unmistakable smirk on my father’s face as he glanced at Kate sent a wave of curiosity through me. He seemed... pleased. But there was something else in his eyes—a sharpness, a hint of control. As he leaned forward, addressing her, I could see the tension building across t
Anna's POV The phone rang, and I saw Harvey’s name flashing on the screen. I picked up with a smile, hearing his familiar, comforting voice on the other end. “Hey, love.” “Hey,” I replied, a hint of relief in my voice. “Are you done with your meeting?” “Yes,” he replied, sounding as if he were