Interim Spouse
attorney-even though said att
have that condition in the will nullified,'" as he forcefully opened a ma
xpect your cousin to contest it. If it hadn't been for Jonathan the judge might hav
r best means that I have s
." He thrust a hand through p
control his anger. "M
word. Marriage can
s I've managed to avoid for
cord at this
we can discuss it in privat
f the plush corridor. "Can I
ing his briefca
oof. Dammit, Eric. What th
y deal? You know, one of t
in
whiskey into a glass tumb
eone agreeable, there's stil
in
ey and lifted an eye
er's exact wording is...'
as he crossed to s
round to a halt, slamming
erious! Tell me you don't
randfather must have antici
rangement. He hoped for a re
eal k
st explain the specifics. How the hell are they going to prove the m
f your cousin had his way it might have come
l young and impetuous enough to give physical expressi
anded and unfortunately legal. So I devised a counter measure." Eric smiled expansively as he pulled a t
row. "What is it? A
k the liberty of arranging for this the m
the poin
" He waited until Alex had
heard of the
in the mood fo
ot exactly." Eric grinned.
e. Spa
attorney observed, then h
storm. "Relax. Since you're
ll give you the
rt m
because that's how they first met-at a gala. One look and they fell madly in love. They were married by dawn the next day and have,,accord
," Alex stated bluntly. "I f
in attending somet
______
replied. "There are a lot o
y want a partner who share
t are investigated by a secu
at pass scrutiny pay a hefty
even f
sent in
with the will, I thought this
he liquor cabinet, pouring himself another dr
alternative. As your friend, I suggest you walk aw
ion hardened.
ou must
moment. With a sigh, Alex nodded and
who attends wants to marry, so it's just a matter of finding a compatible spouse, one who shares your interests. In just a fe
ve time to be,
dded. "
men to see who'd be willing to marry me, sl
warn you. The odds of finding some
ed. "And if I don't
won't make you reimbu
air enough. But what abo
ning my inheritance if some g
it away
t. Getting her to sign i
e'll sign it," he assured curtly. "Or
lawyer representing her interests, the legality of
n question will not indulge in such fantasies, as doing s
-ever-after. The woman I choose will be straightforward, sensible, and pragmatic. Once the co