LOGINThird person’s POV.“Did you find anything?” Gwen’s voice was tense.“Nothing out of the blue ma’am,” a man in a navy suit said.Gwen sat alone on the patio outside the garage, eyes searching, her chest tight tight with unease.She hadn’t sat still since the conversation with Lily. “What if my real father is out there somewhere longing for me?” The words flashed sharply in her mind.Gwen pressed a hand on the chair's handle, knuckles almost turning white. “Did I miss something? He shouldn’t be kept alive. He shouldn’t have survived.” She muttered to herself silently.“What if he survived? What if he came back to haunt me… No… no…” Gwen placed her hands on her head, pressing them tightly. A muscular man stood behind her, waiting for orders… her loyal servant.The evening breeze bit her skin, sending a chill down her spine.Gwen waved her hand, the man stepped forward.“I want him dead… I don’t care what you do to make that happen. Just make sure he doesn’t exist anymore.”The man no
Third person’s POV.“Good evening, everyone,” A man in black suit greeted as he walked into the room where Rowan and Andrea were already seated, waiting for his arrival.“Good evening, Mr. Roffos,” Andrea and Rowan responded, extending their hands for a shake.The air in the room shifted the moment a powerful man entered it.They all sat down after the pleasantries, Andrea’s eyes sharpened through the room.Andrea had arrived earlier, this was a business deal he didn’t want to joke with. Especially now that his company was on the brink of collapse. He had fought so hard to gain this attention and opportunity, he had to humble himself no matter how difficult it would be.Andrea reached for a bottle of whiskey and poured into his cup.“I want to say a big thank you for making time to be here today, it really means a lot to me,” he said, downing the liquor into his throat.Andrea pulled out some files from his bag and distributed them without wasting any time. “I’d like you to go throu
Aria’s POV.The morning sunlight shone through the windows, painting the living room in gold as birds chirped melodiously outside.Aria stretched on the couch where she slept off thinking about Ethan as the alarm rang loudly, almost shaking the building.“Can you quit ringing already…?” Aria yawned, rubbing her hands against her eyes.“Good morning, Ma’am,” a maid greeted and went on to her daily duties.Aria gently pushed herself toward the edge of the chair for balance.“How did I end up here… God, my neck…” she murmured, trying to reach for her phone.“Luca? Laura?” She called out, voice cracked.“Ma’am, they left for school?” The butler announced.Aria’s gaze pinned on her, searching aimlessly. “How long did I sleep? Why didn’t you wake me up, I didn’t get to give them a goodbye kiss,” Aria said, frowning slightly.The butler smiled softly. “Young master asked not to disturb your sleep…” she replied.Aria’s mouth opened to say something when a soft knock came at the door.It wasn’
Third person’s POV.“He dares to think about her while I’m still here…? Urrrgh!!!” Lily snapped as she banged the door behind her in fury.Andrea had asked her to leave after he saw the news of Ethan kissing Aria publicly.“All you ever do is blame other people and cry like a baby…!” Andrea yelled, pushing her toward the couch beside her.Lily stumbled backward, almost losing her balance as she managed to grab something to keep her steady.Every time she closed her eyes and imagined the way Andrea had looked at Aria, like she mattered so much, her blood burned so hot. “You want her… even after everything?” She rasped, staring at her screen.Lily had always thought she had Andrea to herself… she had fought and schemed to have him… but yet, it felt distant and lonely.“Aria… you little slut… by the time I’m done with you…!” Lily didn’t get to finish her words when her phone buzzed.She picked it up, tapped on her skin and smiled.Rowan’s name popped on her screen— her second backup.Ro
Third person’s POV.“Oh my goodness…!! Did he just kiss her?” Gasps rippled through the crowd, all mouths fell open.Heat of embarrassment crept up Aria’s chest, she tried to hide her face behind his as his lips pressed firmly against hers.Ethan pinned her tightly to his chest, he didn’t show any sign of shame or fear… he said everything he couldn’t put into words through that kiss, front of everyone watching.Gwen stood at the corner, clenching her teeth, hands folded into a fist… she wouldn’t hold back if given the opportunity to strike.She watched her plans crumble to the ground.News and headlines flew across the internet in no time… “Ethan Wolfe publicly claims Aria Moretti!”“Is this a power couple scandal?!!!”Hands moved on the keyboard, cameras flashed relentlessly without ceasing even for a bit.After a few moments of devouring Aria’s lips, Ethan gently pulled off and slowly turned to the crowd.They all kept silent, nobody dared to breathe a word… not when he had claimed
Third person’s POV.Aria dropped her bag in an instant and ran toward her father’s bedside, almost stumbling onto the floor.“Dad…?” She tried to steady her breath, cold chills ran down her spine, but she didn’t show any sign of panic or anxiety. The air in the room felt so cold, that even if a pin drop would echo.Aria leaned slowly, hands tightened on the bed shield.Her eyes searched so hard, as if they would make him move again.Aria’s hand hovered around him, gently, almost touching… but she hung them in the air.“I don’t believe it… Dad, you… moved.” She murmured under her breath.Aria grabbed a seat and sat beside him, eyes sharpened.She cracked her tone slightly, then swallowed hard.“Thank goodness, dad… you can finally get back with us soon…” Aria started.She slid her hands into each other and started rubbing them together in friction.Only the sound of the heart monitor filled the room…Aria watched his chest rise and fell, but something felt off about it…The room looke
Ethan’s POV.Ethan stood at the doorway, his gaze steady, and unreadable.He hadn’t moved yet the entire room seem to fall silent under the weight of his presence.He had followed Aria and watched from a distance, not wanting to let her see.Aria had asked him to stay back, he didn’t, he couldn’t.
Aria’s POV.“Twinkle, twinkle, little star…” Laura’s hands vibrants while she tries to hold the mic.Luca stands beside her, slipping his warm hand into hers.All eyes were on them as people whispered.“Luca, where’s your mother? You were proud minutes ago.” Adrian, one of his classmates, teased.M
Ethan’s POV.Ethan didn’t get his eyes off her throughout the signing process.Aria managed to steady herself, as heat flushed her cheeks.The contract sat in front of her untouched, she stared at his signature that was already signed on it.“Shall we?” Ethan said, handing the pen to her.Aria kept
Aria’s POV.Aria walked into the mansion, tired. The words of her stepmother kept ringing in her ears like a gong.“Those little precious bastards of yours…”She clutched her bag tightly, heart banging. “She wouldn’t dare,” Aria whispered to herself, as she walked through the yard.The house was t







