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

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

agreement.

official contract to you, along with a prenuptial agreement. Once you get both, sign them and send them back. Also, I’d like you to think

few subsidiary companies that I want you to look into and decide for yourself which one you’d

I asked, unable to mask

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 look

years of being a housewife excited me a lot more than I expected it to. After I married Kayden, I had

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like the idea of his wife working, and it was even worse that

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

asked,

a job, and I’m just a little worried that I might not be fit to join

a rule? I believe I have

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

than I expected.

standard, and even if you do have a few loose screws, no offense; I’ve done

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.

I whispered, not conscious of the words that came out

said them out

obviously confused and

I meant, Richard,” I quickly clarified.

you be

a

smoothly, I responded, making sure my response was a little vague since I didn’t want to give away the

face seemed to harden at my response, and

I am with words, just don’t fall in love with me, Amber.

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the rules,” he

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