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Aaron’s POVShe didn’t answer. Her hand knocked mine away from her jaw.“I have to go back. They’ll start looking for me if I don’t.”“That’s not my problem,” I said flatly.I stayed right where I was, not moving. She tried to pull her wrist free again, but I didn’t let go. The harder she struggled, the tighter my grip became.“Aaron, let me go.”Her voice was starting to lose patience.I didn’t give her time to say anything else. My hand slid to her waist and pulled her in.I lowered my head and kissed her.Rough. No hesitation.She froze for a second. Then she started pushing back. Her hands pressed against my chest, trying to shove me away, but it wasn't enough to move me.“Aaron… don’t…”I didn’t stop.I held her in place and deepened the kiss, not giving her any room to speak. It had only been a few days, but my body hadn’t forgotten. The way she reacted. The way

Aaron's POVI didn’t move when she walked away. It shouldn’t have meant anything. But damn it, my mind kept replaying the look on her face, the way her eyes shifted when she saw Lyla in my room.My jaw tightened. It wasn’t guilt. Not regret. I knew damn well I didn’t owe her anything.But something about it bothered me. An irrational pull.And I hated it.Fuck.This was stupid.I don’t chase women, especially not her. But before that thought could even finish forming, my body had already moved. My feet carried me toward the door without hesitation.“Aaron. Where are you going?”Lyla’s voice came from behind me. Her hand grabbed my arm, trying to stop me. I glanced at it, then shoved it off.I didn’t stop.“Aaron!”Her voice rose, but I was already out. I left the door open behind me, my steps quickening the second I hit the hallway.

Angela's POVThat voice cut through everything.I stood there for a few seconds, holding my breath before finally snapping out of character. The heat from the slap still lingered on my cheek.“Break. Ten minutes,” Mercer said shortly.The set immediately shifted. The crew relaxed, some stepping away from their marks.I had just taken a step when Beth appeared at my side.“Hey.” Her voice was low, but attentive. Her hand immediately reached for my arm, checking me over. “You okay?”I gave a small nod.Beth frowned, her gaze dropping to my face.“Your face is red,” she said. “Did she hit you too hard?”I let out a quiet breath, taking the water bottle she handed me.“I’m fine,” I replied shortly, even though my cheek was still throbbing.Beth didn’t look fully convinced."I’m okay,” I repeated. 

Aaron's POV The conference room was silent. Numbers moved across the screen, sales projections, distribution plans, next quarter forecasts. I leaned back in my chair, fingers tapping lightly against the table. “Your projections are too perfect.” The sales director across from me immediately went quiet. “They're based on...” “On what?” I lifted my gaze. “Hope?” I leaned forward slightly. My fingers stopped tapping. “If you can’t handle large-scale distribution, say it now. I don’t invest in weak execution.” No one spoke, until the door suddenly opened and every head turned at once. Darren walked in. He stopped in front of me, leaned in just enough to keep his voice low. “Angela's been in an accident.” For a few seconds, everything stopped. My eyes stayed forward,

Ian's POV“Sir, Angela’s been in an accident,” my assistant’s voice came through the phone, tight with tension.I pushed myself off the couch. I moved fast toward my car but stopped short. My mother was already there, arms crossed, eyes locked on me.“Where are you going, Ian?”I said nothing. My hand reached for the car door, but her voice stopped me again.“To the hospital? To see her?”I looked at her coldly.She smirked. “You think Angela’s accident was just a coincidence?”I shut the car door and turned to face her. “You did this?”She didn’t answer. Just smiled.That was enough.I let out a long, sharp laugh. It was always her, always interfering. Guiding, manipulating… always going too far.And I was sick of it.“You’re overstepping,” I said.“I wouldn’t have to if you focused on the company,” she replied calmly, but every word cut. “You’re m