Chapter 142

Chapter 142 A Bargaining Chip

Leonard would not stop pestering me after we got home, as he felt annoyed that I did not give him a heads-up before I made my move.

However, Alisa's motive wasn't lost on both of us-she was there solely for him, yet she hadn't grabbed a good opportunity to seduce him. I bet she would jump on the golden opportunity that arose in my absence.

Leonard remained angry up until the moment he drove me to the airport. "Do not talk too much with Zack.

Do not be alone with him. Don't-"

"Stop it! I'm on a business trip, not traveling for leisure. If you're so worried about me, how about I seduce Alisa to help you out?"

He laughed under my glare. "Seducing me is as far as you can go. Poor me, charming a woman for the sake of my wife." Leonard held my hand and bit on my finger hard. He rushed back to work after dropping me off at the airport due to the amount of company matters awaiting him.

I had thought it'd take Alisa a few days to spring into action, but little did I know she'd been waiting for Leonard at his home office right after I alighted the plane.

on a video call with me after Alisa showed up. She was dressed even more skimpily this time, the straps of her silk camisole

in front of his computer, while Alisa wouldn't stop sending coffee or fruits

Leonard went straight to the point. He finally blurted out when she attempted to

popping the grape

could tell I'm interested in you." She plopped down from across him and stared

family, and arranged marriages are a given. I wasn't too glad when Dad forced me to show up, but I'm much happier after seeing you. Do you understand what it's like to fall in love

my screen, not wanting to miss any dramatic moment. Leonard coughed awkwardly. "I am married to your

remarked confidently, "You didn't marry her out of love anyway. She left the country with a rich

both from the Green

was in my sophomore year. However, Leonard had banned me from keeping a fringe

an interest in me in the years I left home and cut contact. Perhaps, their lack of attention in the

Leonard turned down her suggestion. It came

get in return for marrying you?

142 A Bargaining

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