Aria pov
"By hiding?" I moved closer. "Damien, if I don't show up, I lose everything. The Singapore deal, investor confidence, maybe the whole company. And for what? To sit here and watch Noah cry because he misses his friends?"
"For safety"
"There is no safety!" My voice rose, Noah glanced over from the couch, then back at the TV. "Marcus found us in your secure penthouse. He'll find us here too, eventually. At least in New York, we can control the situation. Set the trap and end this."
"You're talking about using yourself as bait."
"I'm talking about taking my life back!" I grabbed his arms. His muscles were tense under my fingers. "I'm done running. Done hiding, I am going to New York. I'm saving my company and yes, I'm using it as an opportunity to catch Marcus."
"Aria"
"You can come with me or stay here." I pulled away. "But I'm going."
He stared at me for a long moment. His jaw working. Then he pulled out his phone. "I'll call the team to get security arranged."
