Se connecterThe Third Person's POVWhether Julian did it or not, Aria didn't care about it anymore....Kierra was losing her mind.Inside her private trailer on the movie set, she shattered her glass against the floor."What the hell do I pay you guys for?!" Kierra shrieked at her PR team, her long manicured nails digging into the wooden surface of her vanity."You've had dinners with the executives from Moonlight Co., and for what? Absolutely nothing! Now they are out there publicly clearing Aria's name! They must be a bunch of idiots!"Her manager's face was grim.He glanced nervously toward the trailer door. "Kierra, watch your tone! Someone might hear you. We've already done some digging. They didn't just defend Aria. They've also decided on their global brand ambassador."Kierra's eyes snapped wide open, her chest heaving. "What? Who is it?!""It's Elena.""Elena?!" Kierra sprang to her feet, her breathing turned shallow.Her wolf scratched restlessly beneath her skin in sheer jealousy."Th
Aria's POVHer words left me completely stunned.A strange, warm sensation blossomed deep within my chest.My wolf slowly stopped her restless pacing, letting out a soft chuff.I swallowed the lump in my throat and forced my voice to remain steady."Thank you."Before ending the call, I made a firm promise, "I won't let Moonlight Co. down."The official interview was scheduled for three days later.To ensure everything went well, someone from their brand's PR team came over that afternoon.I took the list and prepared the questions they had prepared for me.With Moonlight Co.'s powerful backing, the tide on the internet began to turn.Most of the malicious allegations were gone.In return, I was determined to do my best on the interview.But amidst the triumph, I knew I had loose ends to tie.I made a mental note to head back to Julian's estate after work. I needed to retrieve my official Mate Bond certificate.If the situation escalated any further, that silver-stamped document would
Aria's POVThe crowd of fans scattered in panic as the guards chased them down the block.The head of security walked back over to me."Are you alright? Shall we take you to the hospital?"I forced a grateful smile. "Thanks, but I'm OK. Well, these people are irrational, and they may come back again. If they do, please let me know in advance."He nodded. "We will double our patrol shifts. This won't happen again. Next time you need to leave the building, just give us a call. We'll escort you to your ride.""Thank you so much. I really appreciate it."Because of this violent ambush, I was late for work.Although Jane warned everyone against gossiping, the air in the office was thick with curiosity. Their eyes were darting toward me the second I walked through the door.After the morning meeting, Livia stood near the exit, her arms crossed."Late on your second day of work?" she sneered, her voice dripping with mockery. "Honestly, if you can't handle the corporate life, maybe you shoul
Aria's POVThe internet had turned into a bloodthirsty colosseum.Every single troll was screaming at me, eagerly waiting to watch me burn.Yet, sitting in the quiet of my living room, I had never felt so strangely, chillingly calm.The wild tempest of my wolf had suddenly settled into a dark, focused stillness.I called Collin."Collin, about my rumors online. Don't let grandpa know it, OK? ""Yeah, sure thing. Don't worry about it," Collin said, his voice laced with anxiety."Aria, this is getting completely out of hand. Let me contact some tech guys. I'll get these trending hashtags scrubbed off the internet right now."I looked at the endless screen of toxic slurs."Thanks, but don't bother," I replied, my voice steady. "They are targeting me. Even if you take down one thread, Kierra's PR team will just fund ten more. They won't stop barking until they get what they want."Collin went silent.Right on cue, Kierra dropped a new update on her social media page.Kierra, "I'm OK, ever
Aria's POVLivia stared at him.She practically pushed her way through the whispering crowd.The cloying scent gave away her frantic excitement and hidden desperation.I let out a soft, mocking scoff.Taking a slow step backward, I willingly cleared the space and let her take center stage.Livia locked her eyes onto the billionaire Alpha. She lowered her voice, dripping it in a thick, seductive purr."So... What do you think?"Livia clearly wasn't gifted in design.But when it came to throwing herself at wealthy men, she seemed to have a terrifying gift.Unfortunately for her, Julian's face darkened until it looked demonic.He glared at Livia as if she were a piece of garbage stuck to his shoe."Who the hell are you?" Julian snarled, his voice a low, terrifying rumble that shook the air. "Move!"Livia's face went completely pale, her glossy lips trembling.But the sheer greed in her eyes kept her rooted to the spot."Please just think about it, Alpha Julian," she pleaded, her pheromon
Aria's POVJulian's name flared brightly on the screen.Ever since I walked out of that hospital room, I had never contacted him again.My wolf bared her fangs in my mind, giving a resentful growl.My pheromones spiked into a bitter chill.Without hesitation, I slid my thumb across the glass and hung up.Whatever he wanted to say to me, I had zero interest in hearing it.An hour later, I wrapped up my work and stepped out of the Silver Star Studio building.As I stepped out of the gate, I noticed a dense crowd gathered near the curb, whispering and pointing.Parked directly under the streetlights was a sleek, jet-black Rolls-Royce.My heart skipped a beat.The heavy, oppressive scent of bitter charcoal and smoke drifted through the air, suffocating the natural smells of the city.Julian.I pulled my coat tighter around my shoulders, ducking my head as I tried to blend into the others."Aria."His voice cut through the ambient noise like a blade.The entire crowd went stiff.Dozens of
The Third Person's POVThe desk rattled as Edgar slammed his fist down.His face was purple with rage."Julian! Explain this to me right now!" Edgar bellowed, his old Alpha aura vibrating with fury. "Why was that woman living in your house? In your bedroom?!"Julian stood there, stiff and silent."
Aria's POVRay closed his hand, hiding the scar."I'm so sorry..." My eyes burned as I said so.A smirk played on Ray's lips.He reached out, his fingers hovering as if to brush away my tears, but I jerked my head back."I'll get the best doctor for you," I blurted out. "I'm sure the scar can be re
Aria's POV"I'm almost there." He texted me again.But when the elevator doors opened on the tenth floor, I froze."Fiona?" My voice was tense.I stood tall as the group stepped out.Fiona marched toward me, her eyes burning with rage."Aria! How dare you show your face here!"I didn't move an inch
Aria's POVJulian's face was dark.The air felt heavy with his Alpha pressure."Is it that hard to just apologize?" he asked.His voice was low and commanding.I didn't flinch.I looked at him with a cold, mocking smile."My fault?" I retorted."You brought Kierra into our home. She wore my pajamas







