Mag-log inAria Montgomery never imagined that a one-night stand with Richard Thompson, heir to her family’s greatest rival, would lead to marriage. What was supposed to be her happily ever after turns into a cold, loveless union, where for three long years, she lingers in the shadow of his first love, Natalia. When Natalia reappears, Richard is quick to demand a divorce. He is so happy when she signs the papers but his relief is short-lived. Months later, Richard is stunned to learn that the woman he discarded is a billionaire heiress—and she’s now being pursued by a powerful, charming CEO who’s ready to give her the love she’s always deserved. Now, Richard wonders: Can he win her back, or has he lost her for good?
view moreCHAPTER 8 - Aria’s POV (Flashback)The next morning, I arrived at Thompson Enterprises at exactly six forty-five. Fifteen minutes early. I even checked my watch twice before stepping out of the elevator. There was no way Richard Thompson could accuse me of being late. If he wanted an excuse to fire me, he would have to look somewhere else.The executive floor was unusually quiet that early in the morning. Only a handful of employees had arrived, and the cleaning staff were still making their final rounds. Fortunately, Karen was already at her desk. She blinked in surprise. "You're early!”"I have to be."She laughed softly. "Trying to make a good impression?""I'm trying to keep my job.""Fair enough."Karen handed me a tablet and a neatly organized folder."Mr. Richard's schedule for today. I was supposed to brief you after breakfast, but since you're here already, you might as well learn now."I quickly skimmed through the schedule. Back-to-back meetings. A board presentation. Lunc
CHAPTER 7 - Aria’s POV (Flashback)His jaw tightened, but he didn't say a word. Good for him though, or I may have to talk back regardless of his position in Thompson’s Enterprises. Satisfied, I walked back into the cafeteria to resume eating. If there was one thing I despised, it was people who mixed romance with work. Whether Natalia had been fired because of what I had witnessed or for some other reason, I couldn't shake the image of them together inside his office. The gentleman who had caught me when I almost fell at the banquet no longer existed in my mind. Richard Thompson had fallen from the pedestal I had foolishly placed him on but still, I couldn’t deny the fact that my heart almost skipped a beat earlier. "What on earth were you thinking?" Karen immediately asked as soon as I got back to our table. “What do you mean?”“I saw it. We all saw it. You slapped her!” “Oh! Were you following me?”“Can you blame us? We were curious why you followed them,” she replied. “She
CHAPTER 6 - Aria’s POV (FLASHBACK)Back in the assistant’s area, I returned to my desk like nothing happened and resumed working. But thirty minutes later, Karen suddenly snapped her fingers in front of my face. "Hey, you've been staring at the same spreadsheet for five minutes,” she noticed. I blinked before forcing a smile. "Sorry."She chuckled. "It's your first day. You'll get used to the workload.""I hope so.""Come on," she said, standing up from her chair. "Let's eat before the cafeteria gets crowded."I nodded gratefully. "I would love that."The executive cafeteria occupied the entire twenty-eighth floor. Unlike ordinary office cafeterias, this one resembled a high-end restaurant and I wondered if everyone had access to the cafeteria. “This building has three cafeterias to accommodate everyone,” Karen mentioned even if I didn’t ask yet. “Seriously? How much does Thompson’s make in a year to have this kind of service?” I couldn’t help but wonder. Karen just shrugged. “
CHAPTER 5 - Aria’s POV (FLASHBACK)The color drained from Mom's face as she stared at me. "Tell me you're joking, sweetie.” "I wish I were," I answered honestly.Dad pinched the bridge of his nose, looking as though he had suddenly aged ten years. "Victoria Antoinette Montgomery," he said through gritted teeth, "do you even understand what you've done?""I accepted a job.""You accepted a job from my greatest enemy!""So?""So?" he repeated, almost laughing in disbelief. "William Thompson isn't recruiting you because he sees talent. He's trying to humiliate me!” I folded my arms. "Maybe. But if he's willing to pay me three times my current salary, I would say he's the one making a bad business decision."Mom sighed. "This isn't funny.""I'm not trying to be funny, Mom.”Dad looked around to make sure no one was paying attention before lowering his voice. "Listen carefully. You're not stepping foot inside Thompson Enterprises. Do you understand, Madame?” "I already gave him my word.
RICHARD'S POV.When the door to the room swung open with a resounding creak, both Aria and I were shocked. Our eyes were focused on the man who casually walked inside, and I barely had time to process the disbelief of my grandfather’s presence. As always, his presence inside the room was imposing as
My heart pounded as I took in Richard's naked form, and his sculpted physique left me breathless. He was like a Greek God brought to life, and every inch of him was chiseled to perfection!He was both mesmerizing and intimidating. Then, I blushed as my gaze traveled down from his chest to his flat
Aria’s POVIt had been three years since I walked down the aisle and became Aria Thompson. Three years since Richard and I exchanged vows in front of hundreds of well-dressed guests. Three years since I chose to become his wife and suffered the consequences of my mistake!Yes, it’s a mistake I mad






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