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ARIA’S POVWhen Stella finds out that I’m dating Tony, her reaction is immediate and vehement. Her disapproval is palpable, and it surprises me how strongly she feels about it. She insists that dating Tony is a bad idea, citing his massive and obsessive fandom as a significant concern.“Come on, Aria. I had warned you about his female followers! How could you date him.”Stella’s words ignite a rebellious streak within me. I firmly believe that dating Tony wouldn’t hurt, and I’m not willing to let her dissuade me. The rebelliousness I feel is empowering. For so long, I’ve been cautious and restrained, but now, with Tony, I’m embracing a new sense of freedom.“Why should our private life matter to the public? Any way, Tony doesn’t care about them. He says it’s none of their business.”“Still… You have to be cautious and keep your affair private.”Stella tries to change my mind, but my resolve is unwavering. Seeing that I won’t budge, she shifts her approach and asks me to keep our relat

ADAM’S POVWhen I enter the café, my heart sinks as I spot Aria with a guy, their hands intertwined and their faces alight with laughter. A surge of jealousy grips me, burning through my veins. I had never gone on dates with Aria before, and now here she is, openly affectionate with someone else. The sight feels like a punch to the gut, and I can’t hold back. I march over to them, my emotions bubbling over."So, now you're into guys like him?"Without thinking, I blurt out, my voice is laced with bitterness, and I instantly regret the words. Aria's eyes flash with anger, and she sneers at me, asking who else she would be into."Then you mean I should be in a guy like you?"She spits back, her words like a slap across my face. Her contempt stings, and I feel the sting of humiliation.Desperation and anger cloud my judgement as I start to berate her date, telling her that a guy like him is no good for her. I ignore the man’s presence, focusing solely on Aria, trying to get through to he

ARIA’S POVAnother day, yet another date. I can’t recall going on dates like this and I am loving each and every moment of it.This time, Tony and I are at a fine-dining restaurant, enjoying the elegance of the evening. The ambiance is perfect, with soft music playing and candlelight casting a warm glow over the table. For once, I feel relaxed and happy, savoring the moment with Tony.Out of nowhere, chaos erupts. Tania, wild-eyed and furious, storms into the restaurant, her voice shrill and filled with venom. She brandishes a knife, charging at me with an intensity that sends a chill down my spine."You slut! I’ll kill you! You had Regis, and now you’re dating another guy? Fucking slut!"The restaurant falls silent, and all eyes turn towards us. Panic grips me as I see Tania’s crazed expression and the gleam of the knife. But before I can react, Tony steps in front of me, shielding me with his body. Tania lunges, and the next few seconds feel like an eternity.Tony takes the brunt of

ARIA’S POVAs I scroll through the TikTok feed and come across a video of the incident. In this video, the narrator is describing what has been captured while he was at the restaurant that day; Tania’s wild-eyed fury as she charges at me with a knife, screaming incoherent accusations. Tony steps in front of me, shielding me from the attack, and the security quickly subdues Tania.The video is shaky, clearly filmed by the TikToker, but the chaos is evident. The slashing of the arm and blood oozing out of Tony’s arm has not been blurred and this incident is laid bare to anyone on social media.These days, people seem ready to capture any moment on their phones, no matter how private or sensitive, and then quickly upload it to social media for the world to see, not bothered about the person’s reputation or emotions.As I watch, I notice the comments section filling up rapidly. One of the early comments catches my eye; “Wow, that boyfriend is really nice to protect his girlfriend.”It’s a

ARIA’S POVIt seems that Tony’s revelation has made things worst. When Tony tags me in the photo, it doesn't take long for people to figure out who I am. They recognize me as Neal’s sister and the CEO of Jackson Paragon. Despite Tony’s plea for his fans to stop their harsh comments, the controversy still impacts our stock market value. It feels like my entire world is under a magnifying glass, every move scrutinized.Soon, it’s not just Tony’s fans who are noticing. The media and general public start digging into my past. My marriage with Adam resurfaces, and rumors begin to swirl again about how I supposedly climbed my way up the corporate ladder through less-than-ethical means. The frustration is overwhelming, and I feel like I’m being suffocated by the weight of public opinion.Nonetheless, in the midst of this chaos, Adam’s company releases a statement defending me. They clarify that our marriage ended amicably and affirm that I was an excellent worker during my time with them. Sh