Chapter 15

Sierra grinned like a fox that had just caught its prey. "Welcome to Gemstone Company as our COO, Mr. Blackwood." She and Aaron shared a smile before raising their glasses in a toast. After setting down her wine glass, Sierra pursed her lips and looked at Aaron. "Aaron, now that the Butterfields and the Uptons have joined forces, they won't stop at just putting out a few articles. They'll go all in to bring us down. So… you'd better be ready." Aaron knew there was no turning back. "I'd rather take my chances than let anyone push me around again." Instead of staying on the topic of Butterfield Group or Upton Group, Sierra switched gears. "Do you have somewhere to stay? If you're okay with it, I've got an apartment that's just sitting empty." Aaron shook his head. "I'll stick with a hotel for now. You've already done more than enough for me, and I don't want to owe you again." … Early the next morning, financial newspapers featuring an exclusive scoop were prominently displayed in