Aria's POV
These past few days had been a whirlwind of wrapping up loose ends.
Mornings were spent at V&A Group, afternoons at Holt Enterprises. The transition of power needed to be swift and absolute—no room for anyone to challenge my authority.
The moment I stepped out of the building's front entrance, I felt it. That familiar, suffocating presence.
"Aria!"
Ethan's voice cut through the afternoon air like a blade. I heard the car door slam, footsteps pounding against pavement.
Two security guards immediately moved to intercept him. One of my personal bodyguards stepped in front of me, blocking my view.
I turned slowly, deliberately, letting him wait. When I finally looked at him from my position on the elevated entrance steps, I had to suppress a bitter laugh.
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