Semua Bab Too Late, Mr. White! I'm Married To Your Rival Now: Bab 241 - Bab 250

Aria's POVI'd just made it back to the bedroom and was sorting through my things in the bathroom when my phone rang. It was Lillian, which surprised me. She knew I hated these social events, so she rarely called after competitions ended.This was only the second time she'd reached out in all the years we'd known each other."Lillian?" I answered, confusion evident in my voice."Aria, are you still at the hotel?" Her tone was urgent, making my stomach tighten."Yeah, I'm still here. What's wrong?"She exhaled sharply into the phone. "Your name is trending on several social media platforms since yesterday. There's a swarm of reporters camped outside the hotel entrance waiting for you. If you're still inside, don't come out yet."My mouth fell open. This was completely unexpected. Even when I first gained recognition as a young pianist returning home, I'd never been ambushed by the media. Now, just because my identity had been revealed, reporters wer

Aria's POVOur ride was waiting right outside, with the staff quickly grabbing our luggage and helping us into the car.The moment we shut the doors, I spotted a swarm of reporters realizing what was happening. They rushed toward our vehicle, cameras flashing wildly through the windows."God, they're intense," I said, turning to Aiden with a half-smirk.He laughed softly, reaching for my hand and playing with my pinky finger. "That's what happens when Mrs. Carter generates this much buzz.""I'm hardly a celebrity," I protested, feeling heat creep up my neck despite myself."Better than one," he murmured, his thumb tracing circles on my skin.His words sent a flutter through my stomach that I couldn't quite suppress. Even after being together so long, he still had this effect on me.As our car pulled away smoothly, the reporters fell behind, though I caught a glimpse of one particularly determined photographer sprinting after us in the rearview

Aria's POV"Aiden," I gasped as he pushed the strap of my bikini top aside and descended to my breast. His tongue circled my nipple through the thin fabric before he tugged the material down with his teeth, exposing me to the night air. The sudden chill made my nipple tighten further before his mouth enveloped it again, sending jolts of pleasure straight between my legs."Fuck, you taste amazing," he growled against my breast, his hands now firmly gripping my thighs to keep me steady. "I've been watching you all evening, those water droplets running between your breasts. Been driving me fucking crazy."I could feel his erection pressing insistently against me through his swim shorts, hard and demanding. The evidence of his desire only intensified my own, and I rocked against him, seeking friction.With surprising strength, he maneuvered us toward the edge of the pool, positioning me with my back against the smooth concrete ledge. His eyes, now nearly black with l

Author's POVThat night.Freshly out of the shower, Julian stood in his luxury penthouse apartment, a white towel loosely wrapped around his waist.He glanced over at his phone vibrating on the glass coffee table, raising an eyebrow at the interruption.Without rushing, he walked across the hardwood floor, picking up the device with mild annoyance flickering across his face.Seeing the caller ID, he hit the speaker button and placed it back down. "What is it?" he asked flatly.It was, unsurprisingly, Christopher Garcia calling."What the hell are you playing at?" Christopher's voice exploded through the speaker. "You seriously told the producers of 'Secret Getaway' that you'll only participate if they bring Aria on as a guest for one episode? Are you out of your damn mind?""Julian, have you lost it completely? She's married! She's Aiden Carter's wife now, and they're apparently crazy about each other! Didn't you see them trending on Twitter y

Aria's POVThe afterglow of sex with Aiden left me floating in a dreamy haze. My body hummed with satisfaction as I collapsed onto the bed, still catching my breath. The sheets beneath me felt cool against my heated skin.Aiden rolled to his side, his muscled arm snaking around my waist to pull me against his chest. The warmth of his body enveloped me as he nestled his face in my hair."Goodnight, Mrs. Carter," he murmured, his deep voice vibrating against my back.I smiled, too content to form words, and let myself drift into the most peaceful sleep I'd had in ages.Morning arrived with sunlight streaming through the half-drawn curtains. I stretched languidly, feeling the delicious soreness in my muscles that reminded me of last night's activities. The bed beside me was empty – Aiden must have gotten up already.The thought of facing him with last night's memories so fresh made my core tighten again. Not trusting myself to keep my hands off him i