Dario's POV
I stood at my villa's floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing out at the star studded night sky. Aubrey's departure still lingered, her determination to save her empire was palpable.
It's only a matter of time before she breaks and she would have no choice but to surrender to me.
My phone buzzed, shattering the silence. "Alex?"
"Mr. Dario, we have a situation," Alex said, urgency etched in his voice.
I gripped the phone tightly. "What?"
"Aubrey's been attacked," Alex replied, his words dripping with gravity.
My eyes narrowed, jaw clenched. "Who?" I demanded, my voice low and menacing.
"They are unknown, sir. But Lucas Ambrose is with her, and I think he's got the situation under control." Alex added.
Rage ignited within me, burning hotter with each passin
