Aria's POV
The building was designed to intimidate—
all glass and steel, rising like a promise that power always wins.
Blackwood Corporation.
My father once called it "the heartbeat of the market."
Now, thanks to this empire… his own company is nothing but dust.
My name is Aria Lawson Only daughter and child to Gabriel Lawson, my late father.
My first day as a partner at the Blackwood Corporation.
Today I don't only come in the name of business but also to shake my Enemy's feet.
Damian Blackwood
I was told he ruined my family's company and I'm here to make him pay not to help his company.
I adjusted my collar ,a sleek blouse that showed the world how elegant I am.Outside I look polished, calm and Smart.
inside I'm a broken girl with a heart filled with pain and revenge.
This is it.
It all began here and it will all end here - for him.
I made my way into the building, perfectly dressed, shoes making a sound that called everyone's attention .I held my head high like no one mattered and with so much confidence I walked into the conference room. Inside the conference room Elites already sat waiting for the almighty Damian Blackwood.
Immediately I sat all eyes turned at me wondering who I was but I turned my face to look around.
I wonder if it was curiosity or fear that made them murmur at my introduction.
Well that's their concern, they should be scared.
I was introduced not as a junior employee but as Aria Lawson - Independent Strategy Consultant brought in by Blackwoods fiercest company to oversee the upcoming deal.
I specifically requested the meeting at Damian's Penthouse for business.
Just after my introduction, a voice cuts through the murmurs -deep, steady but commanding.
"Everyone. settle"
I look up
Damian Blackwood enters
Tall.Dark suit tailored to suit his personality and dominance.Brown eyes, sharp enough to slice through truth.He scanned the room like he was looking for something and then it lands on me.
The gaze continues to linger.
Curious.Intrigued.
He sat at head seat opposite mine .
"As you all know," he begins, "this acquisition will redefine our market dominance. I expect excellence."
His tone is velvet over steel.
Confidence drips from him like luxury.
My father sounded like that.
Before everything was ripped away.
The memory hits fast—
Board members shouting.
Papers scattered like broken dreams.
Father collapsing into a chair, defeated.
Uncle Hayden gripping my shoulder:
"Damian Blackwood did this.
He crushed us, Aria. Never forget who the enemy is."
The rage that saved me burns hot again.
Back to the Present.
And you must be Aria Lawson ? he asked addressing me .
He folded his hands studying me like he was solving a puzzle.
"I have heard interesting…things "
"Positive things I hope Mr Damian."
His eyes lit when I called him by his name, trying to see where my confidence came from.
His lips curve ,dangerous.
"We'll see"
He continued outlining the deal but he never stopped watching me.
Every word that came out of his mouth feels like a challenge,Every smile from me feels is a lie.
Truth to be told ,I just wanna see him fall and I hope it's sooner than I expect .
When the meeting ended, all the executives scatter but Damian remain seated.
"Miss Lawson. Stay"
I turned slowly, not showing the victory on my face.
"Yes, Mr Blackwood"
He stands closing the distance between us.
You have a teeth and I respect that.My advice, bite what you can chew.
That felt like a threat but I didn't even blink.I wasn't scared of him because I came fully prepared.
Our eyes met but I soon broke the silence.
"Worried I might draw blood?"
No, I'm worried I might like it",he replied.
For a moment I felt a sudden spark , heat.
Attraction I refuse to acknowledge.
I laughed softly trying to break the moment.
"I'll send you the projections by morning Mr Blackwood"
His Smirk is pure promise
"I will be waiting "
I turn to leave…
My reflection in the dark glass stares at me ,A woman with the mindset that's unshakable knowing fully well she's going straight int hell but still Smiles .
Perfect
Hell is where I plan to bury its king.