The moment Aria finished speaking, the banquet hall erupted in murmurs.
Countless complicated gazes turned to Finn and me.
Aria puffed out her chest, unable to conceal the smugness on her face.
Asher, meanwhile, stared at me fixedly, secretly hoping Aria was right that I'd slept my way up.
I didn't so much as frown.
But Finn smiled.
He picked up the microphone, not even glancing at Aria, and his deep, icy voice rang out across the banquet hall.
"Since this lady is so interested in Ms. Sterling's identity, I will take this opportunity to formally introduce her to everyone present."
Finn's cold, eagle‑sharp gaze swept across the room, finally settling on Asher, whose face had gone deathly pale.
"Ms. Sterling is not my girlfriend. She is my Chief Partner with veto power. Emerson Grou
