MasukAngela's POV
The footsteps drew closer. I held my breath, my body tightening on instinct.
But the moment a man in a neat black suit came into view, the tension drained out of me.It was just Aaron’s assistant.
Darren.
“Miss Jones?” His voice was low, polite.
I rubbed my face quickly. “God, I thought…”
I bit my lip, cutting myself off before that name slipped out.“Mr. Carter asked me to return a few
Angela's POVLyla’s name popped up on my phone screen.“Hello?”“Let’s meet.”“Now?”“Yes.”I closed my eyes for a moment.“Lyla, there are paparazzi everywhere right now.”“I know.” Her tone sharpened immediately. “That’s why I already picked a private place.”“I’ll send you the address,” she said quickly. “Use the back entrance. No one will see you.”Before I could respond, she hung up.***That night, about forty minutes later, the car I was in stopped behind a private members’ club in West Hollywood.The place was well-known among celebrities because paparazzi couldn’t just walk in.I pulled on a hoodie and cap before getting out of the car.A staff member led me inside through the back entrance without saying much.A few minut
Angela's POV“I’m tired, Beth.”Beth immediately fell silent.“I’m really tired.”The room went quiet again for a few seconds.Then Beth walked over and sat down beside me.“Listen.” Her voice was much softer now. “If you want to take a break, fine. If you want to step away from Hollywood for a while, I’ll support you.”“But don’t make huge decisions when your life is falling apart like this.” Beth looked straight at me. “Because once things calm down… you might regret walking away from something you still love.”I stayed quiet.Beth watched me for a few seconds before letting out a slow sigh.“And honestly… I don’t think you’re just trying to run away from Hollywood right now.”“You’re trying to run away from Aaron too, aren’t you?”“I kn
Angela's POVI closed my eyes for a moment.“I’m at Aaron’s house.”“What?”“Angela,” Beth said, sounding frustrated. “The entire internet is already making assumptions about the two of you. This is seriously the worst possible time to say something like that.”I didn’t answer.A few seconds later, Beth spoke again.“Send me the address.”“Beth…”“I’m coming over right now.”Her tone was firm this time.Before I could argue again, she hung up.In the end, I sent her Aaron’s address.Honestly… I didn’t even know how to explain all of this to Beth myself.***About thirty minutes later, my phone buzzed again with a new message from Beth.The guards at the gate won’t let me in.I immediately walked outside toward the front
Angela's POVHe looked over at me, but no words came out of my mouth.I wanted to ask about his mother’s death and his coworker, but I had no idea where to start.“Thank you for helping me,” I said quietly in the end.He didn’t answer, and neither did I after that.The entire drive, my head kept throbbing while my body felt weak and completely drained.Maybe it was because of the pregnancy.After everything that happened tonight, I just hoped my baby was okay.Without realizing it, my hand slowly brushed over my stomach.The rest of the ride stayed silent until the car finally pulled into his private garage.A few seconds later, Aaron shut off the engine before opening the door and stepping out without saying a word.I quickly unbuckled my seatbelt and followed behind him.But after only a few steps, my legs suddenly weakened.I instinctively grabbed the side of the car t
Angela's POVAaron let out a quiet chuckle.“No.” His gaze stayed cold. "Lyla’s going to be traumatized for the rest of her life.”“You think she’ll still let you stay near her after this?” Aaron continued emotionlessly. “You think she’ll still feel safe around you?”“No…” Lyla’s manager muttered quietly. “She’ll understand.”“Really?” Aaron’s voice remained calm. “If she truly understood you that well, then why were you too scared to even confess your feelings to her?”“Because I didn’t want to lose her!” he shouted.His grip on the knife pressed against my neck tightened instantly.“She likes you,” he said again. “She always talks about you.”“You didn’t want to lose her, or are you just a coward?” Aaron said coldly.&ldqu
Angela's POVI stared at the knife in his hand.The cold metal caught the rooftop lights every time he slowly turned it between his fingers.My throat tightened.But no words came out.Lyla’s manager looked at me for a few seconds before letting out a quiet chuckle.“No last words?” he murmured.Then he slowly nodded.“Alright.”He stepped closer.“I’ll make this quick,” he said calmly. “It won’t hurt too much.”Before I could react, he grabbed the duct tape again.My eyes widened instantly when he roughly slapped the tape back over my mouth.My body jerked hard against the chair.“There,” he said quietly.“This way, you’ll stay quiet for a while.”His hand pressed against the tape for a second to make sure it stayed firmly in place.“I promise it won’t hurt t
Ian's POVThis bastard really didn’t care whether he lived or died.I stared at him for a few seconds. He looked calm. Too calm.Then I hit him.My first punch slammed into his face. Hard. His head snapped to the side.I didn’t stop.I hit him a
Ian's POVI lounged back on the leather couch, one hand wrapped around a glass of whiskey. Low light reflected off the amber liquid.A woman on my left poured me another drink without being asked. Another sat on my lap, leaning in, her mouth pressed to mine, tongue bold and unapolog
Aaron's POVI didn’t give him a chance.I stepped forward, slammed my shoulder into his chest. The impact knocked him down. I fell with him, knees hitting the asphalt. With the hand that still worked, I grabbed his collar and smashed his head into the ground.He went li
Aaron's POVI knew we weren’t alone the moment I sat in the car, waiting for Angela to come out. That instinct has never failed me. Without hesitation, I pulled out my phone, typed a short message, and sent it.As soon as we pulled away, the car behind us did too.Not agg







