Chapter 42

"I don't have solid evidence, but Esther gave it away when she spoke," Aaron explained. "Knowing Zach, he'll ally with anyone as long as there's profit involved. I mean, I'm a leading example. They drove me out, but now, they want me back to fix their Galaxy Project crisis." Sierra processed the implications. "If that's true, then things just got a lot more complicated. The Uptons in tech are as powerful as the Butterfields are in real estate." "If the two families join forces, Gemstone Company will be under real pressure." Aaron nodded. "But every alliance has a weak spot. The key is whether we can find it and use it." Sierra looked at him, grinning. "Bringing you into Gemstone Company might've been the smartest decision I've ever made. If it were me, I might have already gone on the offensive." Aaron smiled back at her. "Sometimes, the best offense is a good defense. Let's make sure we're protected first. Then, we strike." "Fair enough." She stood up and walked to the floor-to-c