Chapter 87

"I'm not sure. A lot of investors are starting to speculate that you're returning to the Butterfield Group. We've received several calls from clients this morning, asking about the company's situation." Aaron took a deep breath. "Has Ms. Thorne been informed?" "She knows. She's preparing to…" Steve hesitated, then said, "Mr. Blackwood, the board just held a conference call to discuss the impact this might have on the company…" Aaron sneered. "It looks like the Upton family really will stop at nothing. This must be their doing. "Let's go. I'm going to find Sierra." … Sierra sat in front of her computer, seemingly lost in thought. The coffee in front of her had gone cold. "Sierra," Aaron called out softly. Sierra looked up and smiled. "You're here. I'm sure you've seen the news by now." Aaron nodded. "I've already had the legal department prepare a statement. We'll call it a case of commercial hype and spreading rumors, and we'll sue them." "Rumors?" Sierra asked gently. "But