Chapter 14

Aaron smiled bitterly and shook his head. "I didn't expect the Butterfields to pull a move like this." "The Butterfield family won't let something like that slide," Sierra said. "If you try to go up against them alone, I'm not kidding when I say that you won't stand a chance in Dewsbury. Your only option is to walk away." Aaron paused to think before looking at her. "Are you saying I need Gemstone Company to back me up?" "Not exactly backing you up but more of a partnership," Sierra clarified. "We can help each other. You bring your management skills and business expertise to Gemstone Company, and in return, Gemstone Company will offer you resources and a platform." Aaron remained silent, his mind torn in two. Sierra added, "Besides, if you want to prove that your worth isn't tied to the Butterfields, this is your best shot." The words struck a chord with Aaron. For seven years, people had seen him as nothing more than a mere shadow of the Butterfield family. Now, he had a chanc