Aria couldn’t stop thinking about the evening at Damian’s family estate. The grandeur, the subtle glances, and the unmistakable tension between Damian and his family had left her both fascinated and wary. Something about him—and the world he belonged to—was pulling her in, and she couldn’t help but want to understand it better.
She settled at her favorite café the next morning, laptop open and fingers poised, determined to learn more about the man whose presence had so thoroughly captivated her. She knew she shouldn’t pry too deeply—he had been clear about his secrets—but curiosity has a way of getting the better of the heart.
The First Clues
Aria started small, searching for mentions of Damian in the usual public records and news articles. He appeared occasionally in philanthropy repor
