An Heir for the CEO

ting his proposal. The idea that he might have found another woman constantly occupied her mind, and she had even gone so far as to change her

nt any messages. A taxi was already waiting at the building's entrance, and she got in, showing the address to the driver, who promptly

eraude paid the driver and got out of the car. She headed to the ele

han she remembered, but she attributed this feeling to the anxiety that had overtaken her. When the doors opened again, she f

era

an's face was noticeable

e asked as she ex

I won't be long. They can start the meeting without me. Come with me, E

he door and gestured for Emeraude to enter first. She h

iss Kensington?" he asked, passing by her

ve an answer to give you that day," Emeraude began.

new you'd be back; it was just a mat

but with some conditions," she declared,

ing his arms and looking at her

you, and I want to determine the amount I

and her hands began to sweat. He stepped away

er. With a gentle gesture, he moved her hair from her neck, gathering it on one

assian unclasped her arms, pinning them t

ould agree to this, Emeraude," h

ant," she murmured, holding her b

her arm, up and down. "My conditions now." Emeraude closed her eyes in an attempt to

asked with the rema

I want, and then you choose the amount,"

n?" she asked, biting her lower lip

th me with simple to

en I can do it directly on site," he said, s

pped away and went to the desk, smiling. He opened a

ing now. Once you've finished reading, let the secretary know

he was left with a small stack of papers to read. She took a deep breath, counting to te

ll not engage in sexual activity with any man for a period of three years, except with the child's father. The father shall bear all necessary exp

it. She agreed to the medical examinations since she didn't want to contract any diseases, as she didn't know what his sexual life was like. She r

?" the girl asked with

replied, emba

ecaution," the secretary explained, seeming relieved by Emeraude's a

orked for him?" Emer

" the secretary replied, smiling.

meraude replied,

ide, not too old but not very young

he greeted the old

are you?" he

u, sir?" she

nd finally looked at the dark-haired girl in fron

raude, this is Thaddeus St. Cl

Thaddeus left the

mine, Mr. St. Clair," Emera

the office,"

ll the pages I had to," Emeraude handed the

e said, heading to the office, wit

pages of the contract. She wondered if Cassian's father was aware of what was happening or if he thought it was just another contract, a

I'm leaving now, Mr. St. Clair," she said to Thaddeus. Ca

and Cassian pressed the button to call

ything about the contract?" he

to anymore," she replied. "I'll sen

w. If you want, I can pick you up at your house

he elevator. After all, she was still u

e said, smiling weakly, befo

eraude questioned whether she