The Bargain of the Billionaire's

iness luncheons, and corporate events, each requiring precise planning and execution. Her fingers ached from typing, and her ey

t. She hadn't had a moment alone with Aiden yet, no opportunity to begin the task she'd been hired for: uncovering evidence of infidelity. Her stomach chur

n walked in, his expression unreadable, a thick file in his h

n, Miss Robinson?" he a

well, Mr. Sinclair. I've organized your schedule an

ting tomorrow with one of our top clients, Gregory Whitman. He'll be here at 9 a.m. s

ook, her mind racing. "I'll take care of

harity gala this Friday evening. I'll need you to accompany me. It's important for

am," she replied, masking her surprise. She hadn't

ne final. "Dress appropria

over his shoulder. "One more thing. Be careful with Amanda. She

oor, his words echoing in her mind. Was Amanda a threat, or was Aiden testing her? She hadn't missed

ce politics; it was to do her work and find a way to help Michael. The thought o

ed to make a good impression on her first day. She was sifting through emails w

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the Del Mar restaurant by 7 p.m. sharp. This is a last-minute addition to yo

e message left no room for questions, only compliance. It was already nearing 6 p.m., leaving her barely any time to

. She stepped out of the cab, smoothed her dress, and took a deep breath. The valet directed her to a private dining area in t

ened for a fleeting moment before he gestured for her to join th

al but laced with curiosity. He was older, with gray hair and a ro

introduced smoothly. "Lily, meet Gregory Whitma

polite smile. "It's a pleasure to m

Lily a once-over before turning

the conversation flowed around her, she did her best to keep up, taking mental notes on the topics discussed: investments, mergers, and the latest cor

to gather her thoughts, to process the whirlwind of her first day. As she made her way d

g what's necessary?" The voice

etty face to distract him. As long as she plays her part, everyt

roat. She hurried back to the table, her mind racing. What was Amanda plotting? And

if he could sense the turmoil brewing inside her. She forced a smile, but her mi

business and Marissa chiming in with charming anecdote

ering his hand to help Lily up. "Thank you for attending

gracefully. "Yes, very much so

expression unreadable. "You did well tonight. But remember, trust is ear

e. She had a job to do, but now it was more than just spying for Michael. She needed to uncover

t the edge of something dangerous, something that could change everything. She had no id