"I'm here to meet with Supreme Capital Group, not you," Christina said sharply. "You declaring anything—don't you think that's completely pointless?"

Aspen gave a sly smile. "Then you're the one who's confused. You might not have heard, but Supreme Capital Group is a new company founded by Andrew and me right here in Blumedale.

"You tried borrowing money from your old rival? Christie, looks like you're not doing so well in this city after all."

Christina's face flushed bright red with embar