THIRD POV～
Smiling coyly Eleanor looks at them before putting the strand of her dyed blonde hair behind her ear.
Aria just stares at her blankly while Adonis doesn't bother to even look at her and instead move to talk to her father.
''Mr Montegerri''Adonis says nodding his head at the man and not bothering with a handshake.
Eleanor's father smiles his smile coming out forced.
''Mr castillio''He turns to Lucas''Mr De Marco'' He greets Lucas who face is now stoic and cold just the way he is with strangers.
Vera leans down towards Aria's ear a mischeavous expression on her face''She looks like a clown''Vera says reffering to Eleanor who is standing close enough to hear them.
''I know''Aria replies making Vera grin and Eleanor to clench her fist at her side.
''It's a pleasure to meet you ladies''The older man says his eyes eyeing the ladies with a hint of lust in them.
Lucas raises a brow resting his back on the chair before pulling Vera towards his body while Adonis lets out a growl.
''How are you guys''Eleanor says her attention focused towards the men as she she smiles trying to appear innocent.
Adonis doesn't even spare her a glance and instead gestures for her father to start.
''Well we have others coming here for the meeting''The older man says and the moment he finishes the door to their private room opens and three men step in.
With the three of them wearing suits.the one in the middle turns to look around the room before smiling.
''Aria''Gabriel calls out to Aria who looks up surprised to find him there.
''Gabriel''She calls out softly which makes Adonis to look in their direction his brows immediately creasing.
He glares at Gabriel before letting out a curse under his breath.
Gabriel strides towards Aria before opening his arms to hug a surprised Aria.
Aria hugs him back patting his back softly before pulling away.
The other men who are business men from other companies also step in and after handshakes and introduction everybody sits down.
Aria sits close to Adonis with Vera at her other side Lucas close to her while at Adonis side Eleanor sits there before Gabriel then the other people in the room.
Feeling irritated by the scent of Eleanors perfume which comes out harsh Adonis leans back on the chair his hand at the back of Aria.
Noticing the way he is sitting Aria turns to whisper something in his ear an action that doesn't go unnoticed by the people in the room.
''Is anything the matter sir''She asks and pulls away to look at Adonis who nods.
''Her fucking perfume is irritating''He says with a hiss while shifting closer to Aria.
Aria hums and stands up from her seat indicating they should switch.
Adonis is about to agree when his gaze falls on Gabriel and he shakes his head no.
''Don't worry sit down Aria''He tells her and she sits back down beside him.
''I must say you have a very beautiful woman by your side Mr castillio''One of the men says, he has been eyeing Aria from the moment he entered the room.
Seeing his eyes on Aria Adonis clenvhes his jaw and ignores the man.
The rest of the meeting continue and at some point Aria and Vera got to leave the place and walk towards the bar.
Aria turns to order some wine for her boss while Vera orders for Lucas.
''Aren't you so Lucky Aria''Vera says to which Aria creases her brows confused.
''Lucky,how?"she asks making the other woman roll her eyes.
''Just look at that hot pieces of meat you call a boss''Vera says reffering to Adonis and Aria looks at her amused.
''If Lucas hears this you are in trouble''Aria reminds Vera who just grins.
Her husband knows that she onky has eyes for him the same way he only have eyes for her.
Besides her husband is also devlishly handsome too.
''Oh and that bitch Elena''Vera says her nose scrunched up in dislike.
Aria laughs at the sour expression on her face shaking her head at Bera.
''It's Eleanor V''She reminds Vera.
''Oh nobody cares about the slut,did you see how she was trying to push her way onto your man''Vera says with a clenched jaw and fist while glaring into space.
''What man''Aria asks with a raised brows the smile gone from her face.
''Mr hottie bossman''Vera says making Aria roll her eyes.
''He is not my man V,he has never been so she can have him''She says and grabs the drinks turning to go give the men.
Unknown to her Adonis was standing just behind them as he walked over to call her and instead overhead her words.
Hurt was what he felt the moment those words escaped her lips the burning feeling spreading all around his chest.
Letting out an annoyed sigh he turns around and goes back to the table.
Aria walks back to the table and sees that Gabriel and the other men along with Eleanor's father has already left.
Setting down his drink she pours some for him before sitting beside him.
Adonis doesn't turn to look at her and instead his gaze is focused straight ahead.
Aria turns to Vera and starts talking to her while sipping her drink.
Soon she starts getting tipsy and decides to drop her drink.
Vera and Lucas also leave and she is left alone with Adonis and Eleanor with Adonis downing drinks like a madman.
Aria turns and sees Eleanor adding something to Adonis's drink.
''Sir don't take that''She says and attempts to collect the drink only to receive a glare from Adonis who snatches the glass away from her before downing the drink in one go.
''What I do is none of your fucking business'' He tells her harshly and resumes drinking his sorrows away.
'I don't give two flying fucks' He tries to tell himself but still finds himself drinking to forget her words.