Alle Kapitel von His To Ruin. : Kapitel 1 – Kapitel 10

Aria’s POV.A sudden chill crept up my spine, chasing shivers down my body before it disappeared. And moments after, my left little finger began trembling uncontrollably. Frowning, I lifted my left hand to watch the increasingly trembling finger before letting it drop. Something is wrong. The trembling finger didn’t stop. I glanced down my blank screen of phone in time just as a message from Ethan, my boyfriend, popped in and that uncomfortable feeling continued. Something definitely was wrong. Without a second thought, I opened the message to see a video of Ethan’s naked back, followed by heavy groans and the sounds of flesh slapping heavily against flesh echoed in full blast around empty living room. The glass of whiskey I held slipped from my grip and crashed to the marbled floor as I watched Ethan pounding furiously into my cousin, Annette, completely unaware she was making a video of them fucking. “This had to be a mistake. Ethan… Ethan would never…” I whispered, shocked bey

Aria POV. “He’ll destroy you if you are not careful.”That mysterious message and Elizabeth’s cryptic warning had been on my mind for the last past week, and I tried decoding the meaning until I had a splitting headache, so I stopped. I had other things to worry about. Like Annette shamelessly trying to get on my nerves by flaunting her relationship with Ethan in my face every damn chance she got. And I wouldn’t lie, I came this close to scratching her eyes out. The only thing that calmed me down was my plans for revenge. Yes, I know I failed last time, but this time would be different. This time, I will come prepared. After all, “Revenge tastes sweeter when served with lipstick and lies.”“Excuse me?” Miranda asked, jolting me from my thoughts. “Oh.” I looked around the meeting room, staring back at my co-workers giving me questioning looks, and my face heated up. “I’m sorry. I got lost in thought.” I muttered sheepishly, avoiding Miranda’s narrowed stare. Miranda sighed, mutter

Aria's POV.A graveyard silence fell on the table at Liam’s words and the invisible noose around my neck tightened, turning my body briefly into stone.Liam’s cutting words were meant to shock me into silence and I’ll be damned before I let that happened. I tilted my head a little, and let a slow cutting smile curve my lips as I watched him, “Did you say that to shock me, Mr. Taylor?”A flicker of surprise passed Liam’s face, clearly not expecting my reaction. He cleared his throat shortly. “I was just stating mere facts, Miss, Walker.”I arched a taunting brow. “Really? Then I suppose I can tell everyone here right now how you approached me to spy on Daniel on your behalf.”Liam went ashen as shocked gasps and whispers erupted around the table. “T—that’s not true.” He stammered, darting frightened eyes around the table.Daniel touched my exposed back, trailing warm fingers distractedly over the length of my spine. “And when did this happen?”“During the charity event.” I answered ove

Aria's POV. My gaze snapped back to the package and I reached for it, ripping it open. It was the same exquisite style as before — an open back silk dress with thin straps in the deepest shade of blue that looked black to be paired with black stilettos and a diamond and sapphire jewelry set to match. My stomach dropped at the sight. And for the next hours Daniel’s words weighted on me like I was drowning with and anchor wrapped around my waist, pulling me down until I submitted. Eventually I gave in. “Miss? We’ve arrived.” The chauffeur called out, holding the car door open, drawing my attention to him. It wasn’t Matthew, but a different one. I wonder what happened to him. “Yes. Thank you.” I muttered, beaming him a distracted smile as I stepped out. Ignoring the sharp, curious stares and chatter, I took a glass of champagne from a passing waiter and began strolling the gallery while viewing the paintings with a bored air. Awareness tingled my nape and without doubt, I knew he

Aria's POV. I didn’t know where Daniel took me. My body hurt too much to care, so I focused on Daniel’s scent and the warmth of his arms around me on the entire ride. He hadn’t let me go since my near-death experience with his maniac son. The moment we arrived his estate, Daniel sent for his personal doctor who arrived ten minutes later to treat my bruises in record time. Luckily, that’s all the were. Bruises. I shuddered at what might have happened had Daniel not arrived when he did. “Can you talk to me?” Daniel asked softly, drawing my attention to where he stood before me in his massive study with the large polished oak desk between us. I sat on one of the soft chairs while Daniel remained standing. I looked away and said nothing. “Aria…” he began with a tight sigh. “What do you want me to say, Daniel? I almost died because of your fucking son.” I croaked, finally glaring at his unreadable face. “Or do I thank you for saving me in record time? Should I do that?”Daniel sighed