Semua Bab Her Face, My Wife's Shadow : Bab 31 - Bab 39

Aria's POV His heartbeat was slow and steady beneath the fabric of his suit.“Why?” He whispered, his eyes searching into mine. “Are you afraid that spending every day with me might make you fall for me?”Heat rushed into my face. I shoved lightly against his chest. “Keep dreaming.”“Even if you were the last man alive on Earth… I wouldn't spare you a second glance.”One corner of his mouth lifted into the faintest smirk. “You can avoid my office." He leaned slightly closer. “But you can't avoid me. We live under the same roof.”“But we don't share the same bed,” I fired back immediately. Silence followed.Neither of us moved. Neither of us looked away. The only sounds filling the bedroom were the soft ticking of the clock and our breathing, which seemed to grow heavier. Charged with something neither of us wanted to acknowledge.His gaze slowly drifted downward to my lips. A dark, poss

Aria's POV“Aria!”Mila's voice cut sharply through the fog clouding my mind.I flinched and turned towards her.The concern etched across her face made my stomach tighten.“Aria, are you okay? She asked, searching my face. “I've called you more than three times now. What on earth are you staring at?” She raised her neck, trying to peer directly out the glass window."N-nothing." I took a glass of ice water to drink and forced a large swallow down my throat, attempting to cool the heat in my body. Who was that man? I'm 100 percent certain he knows me too well. What if he's one of the boss’s men?No…Something about that didn't feel right.“C’mon, Aria." She rested her elbows on the table, studying me carefully. “You’ve been somewhere else ever since we sat down on this table.”“Tell me, what's going on? I've noticed you look more quiet than ever. I thought this outing would simpl

Aria's POV He pulled out his mobile phone quickly and dialed a number, placing it on his ear.“James.”“Look into the footage of the day my wife saw the man. I need results before the end of today.” He ended the call.“What's wrong? Do you know him too?” I questioned, my pulse spiking at his reaction. “I'm not sure, Aria. But he might be the person I'm suspecting.”“And who exactly is this person?”“The Boss.” A sudden, paralyzing chill invaded my veins, freezing the very air in my lungs. He stood up, and Williams came in.“Alex.”“Williams, I'm glad you're here; I was about to call you. I need your help?He frowned. “What's happened? Did the boss attack again"“No,” his eyes darkened. “But he revealed himself to Aria.”“What?”“Send your men to James to investigate the location where they met. I'm heading somewhere; stay here with

Aria's POV Mila and I joined the elderly gentleman in the living room while the maid served us snacks and three glasses of juice. The afternoon sunlight streamed through the windows, filling the elegant space with warmth.For some reason I felt safe and comfortable around him. His eyes felt like home."Isabella, my dear, next week is my birthday,” the old man announced warmly.“Really? A very happy birthday in advance, Grandpa.” I replied, the affection in my voice unforced. Beside me, Mila smiled too. “Happy birthday in advance, Grandpa.”The old man chuckled happily. “Thank you, both of you.” His expression gradually became hopeful. “My only birthday wish…” he looked directly at me, “is for you to attend the celebration at the Sterling Mansion.” He stated this while his weathered hands rested on his walking cane. “You haven’t been to the family home since you came back.”I swallowed hard, and a lump su