Aria' POV
I had butterflies in my stomach just thinking about tonight's dinner.It was the first time I appeared in public beside Aiden as Mrs. Carter. A business dinner, of all things—a setting where every glance was measured, and every word calculated.
So, of course, I had to look the part.
I stood in front of my closet longer than I'd like to admit, staring at rows of dresses that suddenly all felt too casual or too stiff. I needed something that said: elegant, composed, untouchable.
My fingers finally landed on a limited-edition Dior dress I'd been saving for the right moment - a navy blue piece with the signature Oblique print, featuring a high neckline and pleated waist that hugged my curves before flaring out slightly.
After slipping it on, I studied my reflection critically. Th
