CHAPTER 406

ARIA’S POV

After what felt like an eternity of tension and uncertainty, I finally met with Adam. The atmosphere between us was thick with unspoken emotions, but we both knew that this meeting wasn't about our personal grievances.

“Thanks for seeing me, Adam.”

“I’m here for you any time, Aria and you know it.”

It was about something much larger—something that could destroy everything we had worked for if we didn't act quickly. We sat across from each other, not as former lovers or even friends, but as two individuals united by a common enemy.

Adam wasted no time in getting straight to the point. He warned me about the Mitchells, his voice carrying the weight of experience and caution. His expression was grave as he explained that the Mitchells were relentless in their pursuit of vengeance, driven by the belief that we were responsible for Ethan's disappearance at sea.

It was a belief so deeply ingrained in them that no amount of reasoning could sway them. They were convinced that we ha