Matthew looked displeased as he turned to the indignant Aaron standing nearby. "Where did you even meet Adrian?" he asked.

Aaron stiffened his neck, his tone defiant. "What's it to you, huh? Whatever."

'Damn it,' Aaron cursed inwardly, 'I was hoping Adrian would help me show off a little, but it backfired big time. What a joke.'

Fuming with nowhere to vent his frustration, Aaron wanted to buy another stone to cut, but after ignoring Clara's advice, he had gone through five ...