All Chapters of His Christmas Present : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Aria's POVI went home early to prepare for the party. My last conversation with Damon kept playing in my head like a broken record. “Mrs Blackwood". My heart skipped each time I murmured that title, my lips won't stop stretching into a smile.“Did something good happen at work today?," aunt Mira asked, jolting me out of my daydream.“What? Oh, no…I'm just—,” I tried to defend."It's fine," aunt Mira smiled. “You don't need to explain everything to me. I'm just happy to see you smiling so much."I nodded, and hurried inside. Damion had handed me two boxes earlier, and I couldn't wait to see what was inside.I took a quick bath and applied a light but gorgeous makeup that gave me that intense and intimidating look. That was definitely what I was aiming for.When I opened the box, there was a green dress. I held it up and was awed at how pretty and expensive it looked. By the side was a bottle of cologne and a small velvet box of jewelry, the other box contained a green heel and purse t

Aria's POV “I asked, who has no shame?” He repeated, striding toward us. Calm hissed and walked away, furious. "Is there a problem?” He asked, placing a hand on my waist. " Oh, no. Everything is fine.” He observed me briefly, then nodded. "I didn't know you had a place like this. It's amazing.” He smiled. “Come, let me show you something." He walked me to the back of the house and into a room that looked like a storage room area. “Come in," he called, leading the way. The place was squeaky clean, even though it looked like it hadn't been used for years. “Where is this place?" I asked, scanning the room. “This is where I first started my importation business," he replied, gesturing around. “Wow," I exclaimed, taking a more steady look at the room. “This is amazing." “It used to be just me and a friend," he added. “Daniel?" He shook his head. “Someone else that moved out of the country." I nodded. “Well, look how far you've come. You're incredibly strong

Aria's POVI couldn't concentrate on any work after I left Damon's office. Lunch? With his Grandmother?Even though she was friendly at the party, she looked strict. I kept rehearsing possible questions she might ask, and what answer I would give.Still not feeling satisfied, I logged into the internet and searched for ways to behave when meeting your possible future in-law.I was so engrossed on the screen that I didn't hear Shawn approach my desk.“Something bothering you?" He asked.My breath hitched as I jolted.“Oh, my God."“I'm so sorry for startling you, I just wanted to check up on you," he apologized.“Oh! Thank you. I'm okay." I breathe.“Sure? Because you've been paying a strange attention to the screen since morning, and you kept biting down on your nails." He observed.I inhaled deeply, and smiled. “I'm fine, Shawn. I really am."He tilted his head, and squinted at me. “I…don't believe that, but I'll let it slide.”"Please.”"So, I heard your job description was recently

Damon's POVI left before I said something I couldn’t take back.The moment I stepped out of my grandmother’s house, the air hit me hard, I walked straight to the car without looking back, without waiting for Aria, without giving myself time to think.I told myself I had an urgent meeting, but that was a lie.I sat in the driver’s seat with my hands on the steering wheel and stared ahead for a long time before starting the engine.“In-law.”The word echoed in my head.“I can’t have that kind of relationship with him”She had said it so easily, like she meant every word.So calmly, like it was a fact.I drove away before my grandmother could come outside and ask questions, or before Aria could follow me and try to explain. I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear her explanation. Not now.The road blurred as I drove, I didn’t know where I was going, but I just needed distance.I replayed the conversation at dinner in my head.The way Aria laughed nervously, the way she avoided my eyes, the way s

Aria's POVHis brows furrowed instantly, as he shifted his weight on his seat.“Danger?" He repeated. “How are you in danger?"I hesitated." Talk to me, Aria. Is the assistant coming after you again?” He asked, fear and concern etched in his voice and features.I shook my head. "No, it's not her.”" Then who is it? Is it someone I know?”I didn’t want to bring him into this mess. This was my family problem, not his.But he kept watching me, patient and calm. And I had promised to keep him informed on my plan against Helena.“Selene talked to me today,” I finally said.His face changed. “What did she say?”“She accused me of trying to seduce Caleb,” I replied. “But I shut her down.”“Good,” he said.“And Helena called me,” I added quietly.His hand froze over mine.“What did she want?”“She warned me,” I said. “She said I’m playing with things I don’t understand.”Damon’s jaw tightened. “Did she threaten you?”“Not directly,” I said. “But everything she said sounded like a threat.”He