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ARIA’S POVI need to catch Suzanne red-handed. She's been slacking off and yet has the audacity to aspire to become a general manager. Just because she's been with the company for a long time doesn't automatically qualify her for a promotion. I'll make sure her lack of dedication doesn't go unnoticed.It's evident that she overheard everything that day and jumped to conclusions. It seems like she's taken what she heard and spun it into her own twisted narrative. Everywhere she goes, it's like she's on a mission to tarnish my reputation.It's clear her envy is consuming her, leading her to weave tales of deceit without a second thought.As I approach the executive club, I catch wind of Suzanne talking about me.“I was supposed to get that position and here comes the CEO’s mistress snatching it from me.”Her voice dripping with bitterness, she looks utterly pathetic, consumed by jealousy and resentment.The other ladies at the club are showering Suzanne with sympathy, believing that she

ARIA’S POVThe realization dawns on everyone present that Regis Miller, a figure of considerable influence and power, may hold the key to diffusing the escalating chaos. The sight of individuals urgently seeking his assistance unfolds as a spectacle of desperation, highlighting the gravity of the situation and the significance of his intervention.But what they do not know is that Regis is my mentor. He turns to me and what he says next surprises everyone.“Aria, why didn’t you take my help instead of trying to deal with them on your own?”A hushed whisper catches my attention, originating from a corner of the room where two women engage in covert conversation. It strikes them as odd, for Regis Miller is not known for engaging in discourse with women, especially not in such a manner.The anomaly of the situation piques my curiosity, hinting at a deeper layer of intrigue surrounding Regis's involvement.“Regis Miller in a soft tone with a woman? And that also this woman? He even know h

ARIA’S POVAfter everyone received the email containing Suzanne’s scandalous sex clip, the entire office environment changed drastically. The atmosphere was thick with shock and unease, a palpable shift in the air. Those who had once thought they could mess with me now looked at me with a newfound respect, their bravado shattered to the core.I walked through the office with a sense of vindication, my head held high. Whispers followed me, but they were tinged with fear and admiration rather than contempt. I had made my point clear; I was not someone to be trifled with. Even the ones who had been most vocal against me now avoided my gaze, their confidence replaced by uncertainty.The power dynamics had shifted, and I was determined to maintain this newfound respect. This was just the beginning. The project with Wellington Enterprises was starting soon, and I intended to prove my worth, not just as a leader, but as someone who could overcome any obstacle thrown my way.However, apart fr

ARIA’S POVMy retort is sharp, my tone defiant as I refuse to yield to their intimidation."I'm here for the bidding, what else do you want me to say?"But instead of a serious response, their reaction catches me off guard. Elodie and Eva erupt into laughter, their mocking tones reverberating through the room like a discordant melody.Their laughter grates on my nerves, but I refuse to let them see my vulnerability. Instead, I join in, my laughter mirroring theirs. Their expressions shift from amusement to confusion, as if they expected me to crumble under their mockery.“How can a poor person as you buy anything from here?”Elodie continues mocking me, while Eva does not waste any time to chime in.“Are you sure you got the right address?”“Better you go home, instead of embarrassing yourself.”Elodie is really getting on my nerves. She's neither my mother nor my mother-in-law, so she has no right to boss me around like this.Now that I am interacting with them, I ask them the most i

ARIA’S POVI am pleased that Grandpa’s antique piece is safe with me. Since that day, after Eva and Elodie literally begged me to return the necklace, I refused. I wanted them to run to Adam and complain, which I was certain they did. Thereafter, no one has approached me about it again.Just when I thought I could enjoy a peaceful week, and as I'm heading out the door on my way to work, my assistant Mario calls me with some fresh news to share. The news is something I was expecting.“Miss… There are pictures of you and Regis Miller in circulation online with caption stating that you’re his mistress.”This is not it. He tells me that they are also spreading rumours about my divorce and that they are still calling me a slut for sleeping with Neal Jackson. Will they ever stop talking like this about Neal and me?“Oh, really!”“I’ve forwarded the photo to you. It’s when you and Regis had dinner together.”“I’ll have a look. Just take care of the office matters in the meantime.”Mario agre