LOGINAria's POV
I glanced toward Cynthia, then toward the reporters. "It turns out Ms. Wayne isn't the only wolf capable of inviting journalists."
The words hit Cynthia immediately, and I watched understanding spread across her face slowly and painfully.
"What does that mean?" her voice wavered. "What did you do?"
I spread my hands. Exactly what it looked like. "Mine were simply invited to report the truth." There was silence. Then I tilted my head toward the media crow
Aria's POVI glanced toward Cynthia, then toward the reporters. "It turns out Ms. Wayne isn't the only wolf capable of inviting journalists."The words hit Cynthia immediately, and I watched understanding spread across her face slowly and painfully."What does that mean?" her voice wavered. "What did you do?"I spread my hands. Exactly what it looked like. "Mine were simply invited to report the truth." There was silence. Then I tilted my head toward the media crowd."You've all been recording this entire time, haven't you?"Several hands immediately went up. There were four, five, or maybe more. They raised their cameras, record lights blinking.Every accusation, every threat, every attempt at coercion. Everything had been captured. I had them blend in with the reporters Cynthia had brought.Cynthia visibly swayed. For a moment I almost thought she might fall.She stared at me as though trying to understand what she was
Aria's POVRowland quickly pulled out a cushioned chair, and Grandmother sat gracefully, giving him an approving glance before focusing on Cynthia."What am I implying?"Her voice wasn't loud; it didn't need to be. Every wolf in the room listened."Aria Darvin is my granddaughter."There was absolute silence. My wolf lifted its head proudly."She is the heir I have formally designated for the Osborne family."The room exploded in gasps, whispers, and disbelief, several reporters nearly dropping their phones.Grandmother waited calmly, then delivered the final blow. "I may be old. But I am not so old that I can watch my granddaughter be bullied and do nothing."Silence followed as the full weight of her words settled over the room. Cynthia's face had gone completely pale."Aria Darvin..." She swallowed. "Is an Osborne? And your designated heir?"Beside her, Rose looked completely lost. She understood the Osb
Aria's POVNo one answered my question. Amelia stepped forward, her expression glacial."Rose Wayne. This constitutes premeditated assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The only reason Ms. Darvin survived is because she was lucky."Then Amelia turned toward the reporters, and the fury in her eyes burned like fire. "And all of you."The room became very quiet."You came here intending to manufacture a narrative. You came here intending to twist facts into lies."Several reporters lowered their eyes."You are the rot at the heart of this industry."Rose's face had gone completely gray. Her hands trembled as she grabbed Cynthia's sleeve.Cynthia looked exhausted, the confidence she'd carried all morning visibly draining away as her carefully constructed trap collapsed around her.Then she spoke. Her voice was too calm. "Doesn't anyone find this suspicious?"The room turned toward her."If R
Aria's POVI let my gaze sweep across the room before settling on Cynthia and Nathan. "Darvin Group is mine." My voice was calm and certain."I can say with complete certainty, in front of every reporter here and both of our distinguished guests, that I don't yet know who Darvin Group's future partners will be."I paused, then smiled. "But I know exactly who they won't be. It won't be the Wayne family." My gaze shifted briefly toward Nathan. "Nor will it be Hemsworth."The silence that followed was almost painful. I saw Nathan's brows draw together immediately. He clearly didn't appreciate being grouped together with Cynthia Wayne.Cynthia's lips curved into a cold smile. There it is. The woman had finally realized I wasn't going to bow. Not for power, not for money, not for anyone.Cynthia glanced toward Nathan, a faint irritation still visible on her face."It appears Mr. Nathan's trip was wasted." Amusement dripped from her voice.
Aria's POVNathan stood there.His broad shoulders nearly filled the entrance, his presence immediately drawing every eye in the room as the scent of a powerful Alpha rolled in with him, subtle but impossible to ignore.One dark brow furrowed as he took in the scene before him. For a second, his gaze lingered on me, and something dark flashed across his eyes.Nathan didn't say another word. He didn't need to.Nathan Hemsworth was the kind of Alpha whose presence demanded space. The reporters stepped aside one after another, creating a corridor through the crowd as he walked forward.Silence followed him, heavy and oppressive, like the pressure before a storm.My wolf and I watched him approach. What are you doing here, Nathan?Without a word, he reached me. A microphone was being shoved toward my face, and before it could get any closer, Nathan casually raised one arm and redirected it elsewhere.The movement was effortl
Aria's POVRose immediately pointed. "That's her!"She grabbed Cynthia's arm dramatically. "Mom, that's the lady who attacked me!"She pointed at the fading bruises on her face. Cynthia's gaze shifted coldly toward Chloe before settling back on me."Ms. Darvin, keep your minion under control."The warning in her voice was unmistakable."The offer I've presented isn't an apology. It's an opportunity you should be grateful for."Chloe's muscles tightened instantly. She was at the edge of losing control. Thankfully, Amelia grabbed her arm and held her back."So? Think it over," Cynthia added.Rose crossed her arms and watched Chloe struggle, satisfaction practically radiating from her scent.I smiled. Then pointed toward the door. "You're all welcome to leave."The room froze. Cynthia blinked, and for the first time since entering, she looked genuinely confused. "What?"I smiled pleasantly. "You heard m
Nathan's POVThe moment I stepped into the lobby of my company, a prickle ran down my spine. My wolf bristled, anxious and alert, pacing restlessly inside me. I had gotten a message from Collins who told me what was happening.I swept the lobby with my gaze, my senses sharpening, scenting the air f
Aria's POVI stood at the base of the Hemsworth Group headquarters, staring up at the skyscraper that towered so impossibly high it made me feel small. The glass and steel stretched into the sky like a giant ready to swallow me whole.The sun beat down mercilessly on my cheeks. It was too bright, c
Aria's POVI wandered through the dim corridor, my wolf pacing under my skin, alert and protective, every sense stretched taut.At the front desk, a nurse flinched at the sight of me, pale and trembling."Miss, are you okay?"I pressed my dry lips together and nodded stiffly."This is the admission f
Aria's POVPhones lifted in the air, camera flashes burst like tiny explosions, too bright for my wolf-sensitive eyes. I lowered my head, but the crowd pressed closer, their phones nearly brushing my face.And then—"Collins, tell her to take off the mask."My sharp ears caught Sophia's words, caus







