s it J

or a collaboration?" Baylee stepped b

e Capital," Aidan responded with a smi

ylee pictured Julian's lik

rge to back out. "I

sh, Aidan nudged her

ention. Locking eyes with Baylee, his neutral

e?" he inquired,

ce seemed like a dire

o muster a courteous smile. "Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Le

epticism was evident. "With me

the bar and her recent closeness with another man, h

sion that Baylee intended t

reign to him, border

impressed by

ng to maintain composure. "But I st

e as a personal interest in him,

her word," he commanded, h

of panic; she hadn't e

wish to discuss business with you. Regardless of any previous misunderstandings, I a

her insisten

looked at her with disdai

y her side was insufficient, a

ave them both at

odded, her reso

s her l

nable to cover her sister's medical expen

pable?" Julian's words ca

lling to listen?" Baylee responded,

mocked. "But are you sure

, "If it's within my power, I'll do whatever it takes. Wha

the success of this significant deal, eager to ful

er her

eing her m

ward approach pushed

t interest me. If you don't leave this insta