Lynne's POV:
I stood on the sidelines, observing Aaron and Lars locked in a subtle battle of wits.
I could see right through his intentions. Lars wanted to exploit Aaron's fatal weakness to defeat him. He thought that weakness was me, while Aaron was vehemently denying it all.
I think Lars made a miscalculation. How could I possibly be Aaron's fatal weakness?
Everyone knew Aaron's heart was utterly consumed by Katherine.
He and I were really just... strictly business partners in a lucrative venture.
"Let's go, my golden goose." I hooked my arm around Aaron's, raising an eyebrow as I spoke.
Lars looked up at me, and perhaps the subtle trace of disappointment and resignation on my face made him even more convinced—Aaron didn't love me at all.
Aaron slipped off his suit jacket and dra
