CHAPTER 16

Aria’s POV

As I slipped into a stylish dress and a pair of high-heeled pumps which I hardly used, I heard Jessica's excited voice echo from downstairs.

“Aria, there's a luxury car parked out front! And a really handsome guy just got out of it!”

I hurried to the window and peered outside. There, stepping out of a sleek black Mercedes, was Samuel. My heart skipped a beat.

Jessica's footsteps pounded up the stairs, and moments later, she burst into the guest room with excitement. “Are you going on a date with that guy? He's gorgeous!”

I chuckled and shook my head. “No, Jess. That's Samuel. I left something in his car the last time I saw him, so he said he wanted to give it to me and see me before he goes back to the Netherlands where he really lives.”

“Aww, that’s a bummer,” Jessica said with a pout. “Well, you better make the most of this then!”

“Actually… Samuel is Victor’s half-brother.”

Jessica's smile faltered, her excitement quickly turning into concern. “Victor's brother? Are you