Chapter 52

"Can you explain to me why you're so kind to Cynthia Lynwood?" Frederick was utterly baffled.

Aaron stared into his vodka glass.

The light in the private room refracted off the glass, piercing Aaron's eyes and forcing him to close them briefly.

"Could it be that she's got something on you?" Frederick speculated, seeing no other possibility.

Aaron rubbed his temples. "That's my personal business, and I don't want to talk about it."

Frederick was left speechless.

He shifted the conversation back to Serena.

"Since Serena suggested it, maybe you should let her go."

Aaron met Frederick's gaze, his eyes cold and unfathomable. "I won't let her go."

Frederick fell silent again.

...

next morning, Serena contacted the logistics company and forwarded Director Thomas's

Sullivan. When Mr. Thomas arrives, we'll have a courier

"Great, thank you."

up and glanced out

wasn't in sight,

found Aaron seated at the dining

a suit, his crisp white shirt complemented by a casually knotted sky-

her eyes

had given Aaron three years ago for his birthday.

it onto the

she tried to retrieve it, the tie was

had Aaron

"Come have breakfast."

tone was unusually gentle today, blending

her reluctance, Serena found herself moving toward the dining room. After all, her

sat at the farthest

promptly served her

composure, but her gaze kept

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