Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 170~ Hands off

Adan had been called for an earlier meeting in the morning by the board.

In the conference room, one of the shareholders glanced at him and remarked, "The news of your marriage alliance with the Jones Group has been announced. Well done, Mr Nicholson. This is a great opportunity for our company to thrive." Adan shook his head. He scoffed and replied, "So, you want to make money off my marriage?"

The shareholders cleared their throats, looking uncomfortable.

"No, that's not the case. We just feel like this collaboration will bring our company to greater heights. Perhaps we can be at par with the Kingsley Group soon," another shareholder responded.

"That's right. Congratulations on your marriage, Mr Nicholson. I'll surely gift you a house on your wedding day," the first shareholder stated.

Adan sighed internally. No one was really happy for him. They just cared about the profits that the partnership would make them. He didn't have time for their fake wishes and quickly changed the subject.

A few minutes later, the meeting ended.

Cheryl James, Adan's assistant, glanced at Adan when all the shareholders left. She bit her lower lip before asking, "Are you really getting married, Sir?"

"Me? Getting married? Never," Adan declared and got up to leave.

Cheryl wore a smile on her face as she watched him leave the conference room, her heart calming down.

At least she was sure Adan would never want to get married. No one would steal him from her.

Meanwhile, Adan was feeling frustrated when he entered his office, only to find a gorgeous blonde woman waiting in his office.

"Bee....ianca?"

He wasn't expecting to see her in his office.

Bianca turned to look at him and said, "It wasn't hard to get into your office. Our faces are all over social media. They all know me as your future wife." Adan's jaw tightened. He walked around the table and sat on his swivel chair. Looking at Bianca, he replied, "What do you want?"

"We once hated each other but we agreed to be friends, right?" Bianca asked.

Adan furrowed his eyebrows, answering, "Yeah, we did."

proposed.

Adan's eyes widened slightly.

has strings attached... those vows that people exchange? Those are the

you rather you're forced to marry someone you don't know? If not me, your parents will find another match for you," Bianca remarked. "The same goes for me... I would rather marry the devil I know than the angel I don't know." Adan arched

a contract. With some rules of course. After one year, we can tell our parents

them. Adan stroked his chin for a few seconds before asking, "What are your

already drafted something. You can add a few conditions of

and read through it. He arched an eyebrow and asked, "Party A

the woman who was cheated on. I would like to divorce because of other issues, not infidelity. So, I expect you to

let out a low chuckle. He continued to read the terms

engage in any intimate relations

be no alimony paid at the end of

not, in any circumstances fall in love with

who breaches this contract first will pay

said, "If you put it this way, there's no way

I need to add a clause

is?"

Bianca round her eyes at him. He cleared his throat and said, "I mean... since I'm not allowed to do

blushed. She replied, "Well, we can have sex if we mutually agree

picking up the pen. He stated, "I love how open-minded you are, future Mrs Nicholson. I'm

document. He then passed the document to

Party B will have sex if they both want

"You-"

add something and I

his type so he must just be trying to

the document, she looked at Adan and said, "It's

smirk played on Adan's lips. He uttered, "Great. Time to inform our

going for a drink? I need to drink my worries away," Bianca suggested. Adan gulped, thinking, 'Is marrying

his hands into fists and remarked, "No thanks. I

"Suit yourself. Since Lora is unavailable, I'll call a few

...

and Caleb Walton. They met at the most famous club where