Aria's POV
Lucas slipped his hands into his pockets, his posture relaxed despite what had just happened. "Dad sent me. He thought you could use some help navigating the family business."
"Help?" I raised an eyebrow. "Or supervision?"
A small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "It's up to you."
I wasn't sure I believed that, but I was too tired to argue. The confrontation with Ethan had drained me more than I wanted to admit.
"Well, I appreciate the offer," I said carefully. "But I'm managing fine on my own."
"I'm sure you are." Lucas gestured toward the V&A Group building. "Still, having an ally in the family might make things easier. Especially with Sylvia and Nathan circling like sharks."
He had a point. Sylvia wanted me to sign away my inheritance. Nathan wa
