Lynne's POV
"Regardless, Mr. Scott, you've helped me twice now. I owe you my thanks. I also left a small gift in your villa's living room—I hope you'll like it," I told him, though I had no intention of discussing Wendy further.
"You're too kind, Lynne," Aaron's deep voice resonated, calm and pleasing. "I haven't been back to the villa yet, but I'm sure I'll appreciate your thoughtfulness."
The tension between us softened a little. I considered asking about the car accident from ten years ago, but before I could speak, a masked man approached Aaron and murmured something to him.
"Apologies, Lynne," Aaron said with a regretful smile. "Something's come up. I'll be back shortly."
"Of course, Mr. Scott," I replied with a polite smile, holding back my question.
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"Lynne Beverley?"
A
