CHAPTER 39  ADAM’S POV  As I glance over, I see Aria walking alongside my uncle Regis, Stella, and the handsome man. There is a sense of camaraderie among them, a…

As Regis leads me toward the back door, my gare lands on a young, handsome man standing nearby. His presence catches my attention, a sudden glimmer of intrigue amid the…

ADAM’S POV  +25 BONUS  I am completely taken aback by the sharp words spewing from George’s mouth. It is a bitter realization that, in my absence, he and my family…

CHAPTER 36  ARIA’S POV  +25 BONUS  As Stella points out the discrepancy in the ticket logo, a ripple of realization spreads across the faces of Eva, Adam, and Sophia. Their…

CHAPTER 35  ARIA’S POV  Oh, did I even think that she would leave me in peace and get the heck out of there? No! Eva does just the contrary.  I…

ARIA’S POV  But it’s only for a moment, and he’s gone. I must have mistaken him for someone else.  As the fashion show comes to a close, I am surrounded…

Sophia and Eva dragged me to the fashion show against my will, and I cannot shake the feeling of disdain as I sit through the event. Watching models strut down…

ARIA’S POV  +25 BONUS  As the day of the much–anticipated fashion show dawns, Ind myself immersed in a whirlwind of emotions. Stepping into the bustling backstage area, I am immediately…

ARIA’S POV  As Stella and I head to the nearby restaurant, the air between us is heavy with unspoken questions. Despite the short distance, we have not exchanged many words,…

Elodie and Eva exchange surprised glances as my assertive response catches them off guard. The shift in my demeanor is palpable, a stark departure from the passive receptionist they thought…