Chapter 0021

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"When do we go to court?" He broke into my thought process, his voice mockingly urgent, "Tomorrow? Now? I'm ready whenever."

"Fine!" I closed my eyes in frustration and raised my palm. "Fine, okay?" I met his gaze, my resolve wavering under the pressure. "I agree." I caved in, knowing that delaying further would only prolong my unwanted ties to him.

I'd just have to bag super-rich clients afterward to make up for this withdrawal, I reassured myself. Besides, I could even negotiate double the money back from him since he was willing to pay any amount for the two custom-made jewelry pieces he had ordered from us.

"But remember," I added, locking eyes with him, "Once I've raised the money, you can't back out." My tone was firm, a subtle warning hidden beneath my words.

He hesitated, his eyes probed, making my skin tingle. Then he lifted his chin. "Of course. But until you've raised the money, you must return to our residence. To the outside world, we must maintain the appearance of us being husband and wife, just like before."

"And if I don't?" I arched a brow and folded my arms on my chest, my chin tipping up.

He chuckled, seeming amused. "It's simple. I'll raise the breakup f*e. How about two million dollars?!"

you, Mark Torres.

sure I could pull the two million dollars together, there was no way I would let him

back, "I'd move back in and get you the f*e

and our finance department and also finalize the necessary paperwork today, I was certain that I could get the money ready by tomorrow. That way I would just have to

cry to mummy and daddy to give you a million dollars

how I get the money as long as

out for me. His movement

His fir

he effortlessly pulled me up from the

wife," he commanded, his tone

like the dummy bride I had once been. I picked up my bag with

to either meet up with Grace or call her to speak with her about the

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his sudden halt jolting

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