章 77: Sayonara, Sucker

"Lacy. What do you want," Aaron said flatly to the newcomer.

"I'm not allowed to say hi now?" the woman purred as she tried to sidle up to him.

Aaron backed away instantly, nearly knocking Jennica over. "No, you're not. Pay more attention to your date and leave Kimberly and me be."

"Kimberly?" she asked sourly before turning to her opponent. "How long have you known Aaron?"

"Not long," Jennica said coyly.

She had a feeling her employer for the night really wanted this woman to be put in her place. She was happy to oblige—she really felt for the guy.

"We just hit it off one day, didn't we Aar-Bear?"

Revulsion flitted across his face briefly at the horrible nickname she came up with on the spot before he resumed his poker face and spoke stiffly. "Yes, we did. She is…lovely company."