Chapter 24

Aaron chuckled. "I'm alright. At least I know the truth now." "What Esther just said..." Sierra began to speak but hesitated. Aaron shook his head. "I'm used to it. It doesn't matter why you reached out. I'm good with working together as long as it helps me." Sierra flashed a small smile. "Smart man." They fell silent for a moment before Sierra broke the quiet. "Not everything she said was a lie." Aaron raised an eyebrow, surprised. "Oh?" "I do have a conflict with the Uptons, and it's much worse than what I told you," Sierra said, taking a deep breath. "Three years ago, the Uptons took over my father's company. He couldn't handle it, and in the end, he took his own life." Aaron's eyes flickered with surprise. "So, you started Gemstone Company to…" "To get revenge. Yes," Sierra replied, holding his gaze firmly. "But I reached out to you because I truly respect your talent. This isn't about revenge." Aaron studied her eyes, which were bright and unwavering, and he could tell sh