Married To My Ex-Husband’s Rival by Jobet GraySon

Chapter 17

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

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

agreement.

you get both, sign them

married. I have a few subsidiary companies that I want you to look into and decide for yourself which one

going to give me a job?” I asked, unable to mask

assume that you weren’t interested in working, so just in case you are, feel free to look at any of the companies and decide which one piques

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

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

me on a monthly allowance that equated to the

you not like the idea?” he asked,

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 associates my failure with you?” I wondered out loud, unable to

rule? I believe

yourself while you’re married to me,” Richard hissed, his tone a lot more

than I expected.

never consciously marry a woman that doesn’t meet up to a certain standard, and even if you do have a few loose screws, no offense; I’ve done

some idiot who fails, Amber. So keep that attitude of lacking confidence outside the door, because once you marry me, you’re not allowed to think you can’t do anything. The world is yours when

heart skipped a beat.

man like you,” I whispered, not conscious of the words

until I said them out loud.

and disappointed. “You

what I meant, Richard,” I

shouldn’t you

a

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

to harden at my response, and his

matter how good I am with words, just don’t fall in love with me, Amber. Feel

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one of the rules,” he said.

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