Chapter Seventeen

Amber’s POV.

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After what felt like forever, I finally listed the rules that I had in mind, adding a few others

along the way.

“Now that we’ve gotten my rules out of the way, what are your rules?” I asked, wanting to hear what

he had to say so we could wrap this up and I could go back home and get some rest.

“Well, you’ve pretty much said everything that there is to say, so I don’t exactly have anything else

to say. Actually, I do have something to say, but I wouldn’t call it a rule. It’s more like a

reminder,” he replied.

“I’m listening.” I urged.

“Just keep in mind that you’re not allowed to tell anyone about our agreement. I don’t care if the

person has been your friend forever or whatnot; just don’t mention to them that you and I are in a

fake marriage,” he instructed.

I scoffed. “Why would you think I would ever tell anybody about this? Besides, I have no one to tell.

I don’t have any friends,” I retorted.

“Also, if that is all you have to say, that means that our rule–making segment is settled, and all

the contract that seals our agreement,” I pointed out, and

agreement.

you get both, sign them and send them

that I want you to look into and decide for yourself which one you’d like to join,” he casually

a job?” I asked, unable to mask

but only if you’re intérested, Amber. It’s definitely not mandatory that you work at all. I just didn’t want to assume that you weren’t interested in working, so just in case you are, feel free to

after two whole years of being a housewife excited me a lot more than I expected it to. After I married Kayden, I had to put my life on a complete pause because Kayden

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like the idea of his wife working, and it was even worse that I was an employee at

made me quit my job and put me on a monthly allowance that equated to the amount I was gettin paid before I

you not like the idea?” he asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.

not! I love the idea so much that I can’t believe it. I mean, it’s been at while since I had a job, and I’m just a little worried that I might not be fit to join any of your companies. What if I mess up and everyone

I believe I have

down on yourself while you’re married to me,” Richard

than I expected.

a certain standard, and even if you do have a

not allowed to think you can’t do anything. The world is yours when you’re mine, Amber. Put that in mind,” he stated clearly, and for the third time in

my heart skipped a beat.

like you,” I whispered, not conscious of the words that came out of

until I said

he asked, obviously confused and disappointed. “You changed your mind?”

I meant, Richard,” I

shouldn’t you be

a

you have your way with words, Richard. And to me, there’s nothing more dangerous than a mar like you who speaks so smoothly, I responded, making sure my response was a little vague since I didn’t want to give away the fact that I meant that he could become a

harden at my response, and his next words caught me off

how good I am with words, just don’t fall in love

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of the rules,” he

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