AARON’s POVMy protests fell on deaf ears as the police officers, accompanied by my security guards, began to methodically search the house. Every room, every corner, was meticulously examined, as if the very walls held secrets that needed to be unearthed.As the minutes ticked by, tension thickened the air, and my frustration gave way to a simmering anger. I watched helplessly as they went through my belongings, their presence an invasion of my privacy that left me feeling violated.Cole's voice broke through the tense silence. "This is absurd! There's no way Aaron is involved in anything like this. You're wasting your time."The lead officer shot him a steely look, his grip tightening on the search warrant. "We have a duty to investigate any credible information we receive. That includes following up on leads, no matter who is involved."Time seemed to stretch on as the search continued.What had led them to believe I was involved in something so heinous? I couldn't wrap my head arou
BELLA’s POVThe ride to the hospital felt like a whirlwind of emotions, and I found myself gripping Noah's hand tightly as he expertly maneuvered through traffic. He squeezed my hand gently too in a reassuring manner and his other hand was firmly on the steering wheel,his focused gaze never leaving the road.As he pulled up to the hospital entrance, his phone began to ring. He glanced at the caller ID and sighed, his expression turning slightly tense. "I'm sorry, Bella. I have to take this. It's an urgent business call."I nodded, my voice a soft murmur. "Of course, go ahead."Noah answered the call, his voice crisp and professional as he discussed matters with the person on the other end. I watched him for a moment, the lines of his face drawn in concentration, before he finally ended the call."I'm sorry about that," he said, turning to me with an apologetic look.”But I really have to go now. My presence is needed at the moment.”"It's okay," I reassured him with a small smile. "Th
AARON’s POV“I have no fucking idea man,” I sighed.Cole seemed to be lost in thought."Aaron," he finally turned to me, his voice edged with frustration, "do you think the security guards could have had access inside the house?"I leaned against the table, my mind racing as I considered his question. "No, Cole," I replied firmly, my tone steady. "The security guards don't have access inside the house. Only one person does."Cole's brows shot up in surprise. "Who?""The cleaner," I said, watching his reaction closely. "She's the only one with a key card that can bypass the security measures."Cole's face twisted in thought as he processed this information. "So, you're saying the house wasn't broken into?"I nodded, a sinking feeling settling in the pit of my stomach. "Exactly. The locks are intact, the alarms weren't triggered. It's as if whoever entered knew exactly how to get in without leaving a trace."He let out a frustrated sigh, running a hand through his hair. "Dammit, Aaron.
BELLA’s POVStartled, I turned to see Cole. Thank God."Bella, let's get you out of here," he said, his voice steady and reassuring. With his help, we managed to slip past the reporters and into the relative calm of the police station's lobby.Breathing a sigh of relief, I turned to Cole, gratitude filling my eyes. "Thank you," I murmured, my voice barely above a whisper.He gave me a small smile, his grip on my arm gentle. "Of course. Now, let's find a quiet place to talk."We walked down a dimly lit corridor, the sounds of the bustling police station fading into the background. Finally, we found an empty interview room and stepped inside. The door closed behind us, muffling the noise even further.I faced Cole, my heart still racing but now for a different reason. "Where's Aaron?" I demanded, my voice quivering with a mix of fear and frustration. "What happened?"“Bella, Aaron's been accused of illegal drug dealing. He's being held here by the police for questioning."A mixture of s
AARON’s POVI was accompanied by Cole into the mansion where everyone else was waiting for me.The news had been plastered all over the television, my face and name flashing on the screen as they reported my arrest and subsequent release on bail. It was surreal to see my own face on the news in such a negative light.Ugh. It fucking sucked to be painted black the whole damn time.As I entered the room, all eyes turned toward me, a mix of emotions evident on their faces. My father's stern gaze met mine, disappointment and frustration as clear as day in his eyes. He wasted no time launching into a lecture about how my behavior had once again landed me in the middle of a scandal."Have you learned nothing, Aaron?" he scolded, his voice sounding very loud and irritated. "It's always one thing after another with you. I raised you better than this."Mom placed a hand on my father's arm, attempting to defuse his anger. "Darling, let's not jump to conclusions. We don't know all the facts yet.
BELLA’s POVI sat on the edge of the bed, my fingers nervously picking at the hem of my shirt. The room felt heavy with worry as I waited for Aaron to join me.They had still been talking about the case when I received a phone call from the hospital reminding me of how quick I need to be with her surgery so I had excused myself into the room. I wondered whether or not to tell Aaron right away with the mess he already was in.As if on cue, the door creaked open and Aaron stepped into the room, his tired eyes meeting mine. "Hey," he said calmly."Hey," I replied, forcing a small smile. "Is everything resolved now?”“No where close. I need to go see that maid and make sure she testifies against Jake Foyers in court. He is a fucking bastard and I wouldn’t let him get away with ruining my name.”“Oh—“ I swallowed hard as I watched him pull off his clothes gently. A deep scowl was set on his face and I could tell how pissed his was.But then I needed to speak up.“Well actually— I need to
AARON’s POVI resisted the urge to punch him right then and there. Instead, I held his gaze, my voice unwavering. "Jake,bring the girl out now.”“What girl?” He asked with a smug look.“My maid,you bastard. Where are you keeping her?”He leaned forward and sighed.”Do you have any proof I took her? I don’t even know you’re speaking about. “Planting drugs in my house to ruin my reputation just because I got a role you had your eyes on? Is it my fault I am better than you?”“Just because you got married to a nobody and now you’re suddenly the apple of everybody’s eyes?” He sneered. “You are nothing compared to me Aaron Davis and you know this is a fact.”“So why are you bitter?” I said,my tone edgy as I stared hard at him.“Get the fuck out of my property,Davis. You’re wasting my damn time.” He said icily. And then he started calling on his guards to escort us out of the building.Cole whispered to me,”Come on man,we gotta go. There is no need to waste any more time with this scumbag. W
AARON’s POVThe air seemed to thicken as my eyes locked onto Noah. His arms were around Bella, and a spark of irritation flared within me. I couldn't deny the icy tone that seeped into my voice as I spoke. "Noah, what are you doing here? And why are you hugging my wife?"I had walked close to enough to them by now and they had disengaged.“Aaron..You’re finally here,” Bella started.“Yes,of course I’m here. I got your text and rushed here immediately. Now what’s the situation and why is he here?” I asked her but my eyes were fixed on Noah,my hands firmly dug into my pockets as I stood.Bella's voice trembled slightly as she explained, "Aaron, I've been trying to reach you. Noah brought me here because my mother... she needed immediate surgery. We had to act really fast and he was the only person around to come to my aid.I tried to reach you repeatedly but got nothing before I finally sent you that message hoping you would receive it on time.”I exhaled.I'm sorry, Bella, my phone was..