Chapter Seventeen

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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

left to do is sign the contract that seals

agreement.

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

I want you to look into and decide for

I asked, unable

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 at any of the companies and decide which one piques

me a lot more than I expected it to. After I married

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working, and it was even worse that I was an employee at

allowance

idea?” he asked,

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

I believe

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

than I expected.

would 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 my research and I know

because once you marry me, you’re not allowed to think you can’t do anything. The world is

skipped a beat.

you,” I whispered, not conscious of

I said them out loud.

he asked, obviously confused and

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

his face seemed to harden at my response, and his next words caught me off guard

good I am with words, just don’t fall in love with me, Amber. Feel free to consider

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