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,

agreement.

secretary email the official contract to you, along with a prenuptial agreement. Once you get both, sign them and send them back. Also,

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

give me a job?” I asked, unable to

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 at any of the companies and decide which one piques your interest,”

two whole years of being a housewife excited me a lot more than I expected it to. After I married

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wife working, and it was even worse that I was

on a monthly allowance that equated to the amount

the idea?” he asked, snapping me out

no, no, of course 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 associates my failure with

rule? I believe I have one now, Amber. Rule number 15,

to me,” Richard hissed, his tone a lot more serious

than I expected.

that doesn’t meet up to a certain standard, and even if you do have a

you marry me, you’re 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

my heart skipped a beat.

man like you,” I whispered, not conscious of

until I said them out

confused and disappointed.

not what I meant, Richard,” I quickly

shouldn’t you be

a

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

seemed to harden at my response, and his next words

with words, just don’t fall in love

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