Chapter 59
It was enjoyable when Aaron got a juicy piece of gossip. Thut petting caught up in a ticking time bomb like this? Malding it out unscathed would be a whole other challenge.
“I think that was probably just a simple hug between old friends. No need to overthink it,” Aaron said, trying to rase the tension so he could breathe a little easier.
Henry couldn’t help but think that Aaron should just stop talking, Aaron clearly didn’t notice the growing chill in Leon’s eyes.
“Besides, you and Victoria have been married for years and even have a kid together. Whatever feelings Jeremiah had muust be long gone by now.”
“Mr. Buck, are you thirsty? Henry Interjected seriously, leuing he’d be dragged into this mess.
“I’m not,” Aaron replied instinctively.
steering wheel with one hand, his palm slick with sweat. “I think you are.”
Henry gripped the st
“What’s wrong with your assistant? Aaron asked. When he noticed the tension beside him had eased slightly, he let out a small sigh of relief
“First, he wouldn’t let me out of the car, and now, he’s forcing me to drink water,” he continued
Leon turned to look at him. “I think you’re thirsty as well.”
““Aaron swallowed the rest of his words the moment he met Leon’s dark, dangerous gaze.
Where did he even get the ridiculous idea that Leon had been convinced by his argument?
“If you say I’m thirsty, then I’m thirsty,” Aaron muttered, his heart pounding. He grabbed the water bottle and sat back obediently
Leon’s gare darkened. He had almost forgotten about Jeremiah.
The car continued forward, following Jeremiah and Victoria until they arrived at a high–end restaurant. Watching the two talking and laughing as they walked inside together, Leon’s lips pressed into a cold line.
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