Aria's POV
Sophia's presence just brought the press conference I had carefully organized to defend Lucian and our company dissolved into a complete mess within seconds.
"Aria! Sophia! Can we get a joint statement?"
"Mrs. Hargrove, do you believe Lucian Voss murdered your husband?"
"Is Aria Voss complicit in the stock manipulation?"
I stood frozen on the sidewalk, my heart hammering as I watched the horrific scene unfold. Sophia looked every bit like a grieving widow in her elegant black dress paired with a tear-streaked face and trembling hands that clutched a handkerchief. But I knew better now and all I saw behind her facade was a cruel wretch and murderer.
Sophia raised a hand, and the crowd quieted just enough for her to speak. Her voice cracked with emotion, perfectly pitched for the cameras that were now entirely focused on her.
