Aria’s POVI crossed my arms, leaning against the doorframe. Liam stood rigid, his jaw clenched, eyes narrowing as he stared at me. The tension in the room felt suffocating, thick and heavy."So, you and Logan spent the day at the fair with Joe," Liam said, his voice tight, like he was holding back
Liam’s POVI slammed the car door shut, feeling the rush of adrenaline still pumping through my veins. It was done. Mason Thornhill wouldn’t be blackmailing me—or anyone else—anytime soon.The look on his face when I confronted him was something I’d remember for a long time. Shock, panic, and then a
I smiled at the thought, feeling a warmth spread through me that had nothing to do with the wine. “Remind me never to get on your bad side. You really helped me out back there.”Aria glanced at me, her expression unreadable. “I didn’t do it for you, Liam. I did it because Mason’s the kind of person
Aria’s POVThe weight of Liam’s warning lingered in my mind like a storm cloud I couldn’t shake. His words echoed in my head every time I thought about Logan:*“There’s a side to Logan you haven’t seen.”*But was it just bitterness over our failed marriage, or was there something more?I needed answ
When we finally reached my place, Liam escorted me up to the door, his hand hovering protectively near my back.“I promise, Aria, this will be over soon,” he said as we stepped inside. “I won’t let anyone hurt you or Joe.”Before I could respond, Joe bounded down the hallway, his little face lightin
Aria’s POVI sat in my car, staring at the screen of my laptop. The search results were scattered with articles, business profiles, and vague mentions of Liam’s rival, Mason Thornhill.Liam’s warnings about Logan had been a distraction from the bigger threat—a shadow lurking at the edges of his care
Aria’s POVI pushed my lunch around my plate, barely registering the half-eaten salad in front of me. My mind was still stuck on last night. Dinner with Liam hadn’t been what I expected—not by a long shot.“Okay, spill,” Isabella said, sliding into the seat across from me in the cafe. “You’ve been o
“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” I said flatly, turning back to my screen. Jackson shrugged, but his grin lingered.“Hey, I’m just saying, it’s nice to see him not storming around like he’s about to fire half the office. Must be all those good vibes you’re sending his way.”I didn’t respo
Liam’s POV Markus’s smile grew, seemingly even more pleased. “Good. You’ve finally seen the truth in things then. Women. Relationships. What do they matter? Legacy, that’s what’s important. You are making the right choice, son. Finally. But then, I always knew you’d come around.” He only could be
Their leaving together could have been a coincidence. Even so, an uncomfortable feeling rose up in my stomach. They looked good together, side by side. Both so attractive, model-like, even though Joanna seemed much happier than Liam. His unhappiness was what gave me the strength to step forward.
Aria’s POV There had to be some kind of misunderstanding. Even if Jackson truly had seen what he said he’d seen, there had to be an explanation. If there wasn’t, then this, combined with those texts Joanna showed me, and the one I had spotted on Liam’s phone last night all added up to only one con
Now, the drivers all seemed torn. Some threw caution to the wind and continued to listen to me. Others shied away from having to speak to me. Jackson was yet to be seen this morning, which was unusual for him. Despite his rambunctious nature, he took driving seriously. He’d never before been late
Liam’s POV “There’s nothing going on between Joanna and me,” I explained. Still skeptical, Jackson glared at me. Behind him, Joanna smirked. I wished, to make things simple, that I could reveal the entire situation to him in a way that would make him understand. But if I did, I doubted he woul
Liam’s POV Joanna’s face lit up like it was Christmas morning and her birthday at once. Her mouth opened, but before she could say one word, I interrupted her. “On one condition.” She closed her mouth, pressed her lips hard together for a moment, then spoke. “What is it?” “This will absolutely b
Aria’s POV Reading the message on Liam’s phone, I went entirely still. Well, my body went still while my brain worked overtime. A million different thoughts flew threw my mind. What Aria knows won’t hurt her. What could that mean but the obvious? Was there any other way to interpret this? I sear
“He loves you,” Isabella said. “I’ve seen it in the way he looks at you and how he acts.” “Does that matter? His father and Joanna have been pressuring him to divorce me, threatening the entire team. Maybe the pressure has finally gotten to him.” “If he wasn’t under so much pressure anymore, then
Liam’s POV When it came to be closing time, I apologized to the accounting department but still made plans to leave as soon as possible. Some guilt about staying overnight the night before stuck with me, doubled now by how much I was considering Joanna’s offer. Aria had been right. She and I neede