Aria pov
I watched him work, efficiently coordinating lawyers, accountants, PR teams. This was the Damien Blackwood the business world knew: decisive, strategic, utterly in control.
But when he glanced at me, softness crept into his eyes. The Damien only I and Noah saw.
My phone buzzed, it was Olivia."Did you just agree to merge companies with your ex-husband? Because that's either brilliant or the worst decision of your life."
I typed back. "Still deciding which. Call you later."
"We're definitely talking about this. And the fact that you're still LIVING with him till now, are you insane?"
"Possibly. Love you too."
I set down my phone as Damien finished his call.
"Lawyers will have drafts ready by five," he said. "PR team is preparing a joint statement. We'll announce the merger tomorrow, before Sterling can complete their hostile bid."
"That fast?" My head spun.
"We don't have time for slow." He touched my face. "But Aria, this is going to work. I promise."
