THE CONTRACT KISS
late, tossing and turning, trying to figure out a way out of her current mess. Nothing seemed t
e door, determined to reach it before her grandmother did. The
a grey suit. He was holding a brief in his left hand. She felt disappoint
e man asked, his tone
a replied, observing th
age with Julian Rowland." The man said in a robotic tone as i
and brief you on the requirements." The accl
lian, she had lost track of time. She had been so caught up in her though
n his hand. "But it's only nine A.M.," she exclaimed, her voice tinge
minutes ma'am." The lawyer standing res
o counter back. She couldn't run away either. This Julian man was clearly dangerous, i
Everyone did. Her late father was the famous Cole
front of the door. She didn't even bother inviting the Lawyer into the
ned to look at her before opening his briefcase to pu
ocuments, her eyes landing on the bol
EN JULIAN ROWLAND
er mind wasn't playing a trick on her. Her hands were fidgeting from the sight. She cau
es are expected to maintain the confident
y shall take up permanent Residence with the
in from engaging in any romantic or intimate endeavors w
, emotionless and unfazed by her actions. She had no words left in her. Taki
l and moral support to the male party, attending public events
nuptial agreement, relinquishing any claims to the male p
a beggar?" She snorted in anger, aft
urther. This man was demanding for her life. She was pra
ize the male party's needs and interests above her o
an." She thought
putes shall be resolved through binding ar
minimum of two years, with automatic renewal for an addition
Was Julian mad or something? Just because of a kiss, she was mean
ng." "Tell your boss I said he's insane and should get checked immediatel
have no choice," D
t sign it huh? Lock me up or what?" She snappe
his phone and walked slightly awa
ous to see his next action. She wanted to believe this man wasn't as powerful as
nding over the
's cold voice could be
must have against me. But, it's absurd and stupid of you to send such a
d expression from the conversation. No one had d
red Amelia more. "I see, my wife-to-be i
tressed every word as he spoke, ma
*ck are you to
sarcastically, dropping
nger, she couldn't believe he
the phone o
your b
rupted her handing over a new doc
's eyes narrowed at the ne
. It shows here that your family's business is struggling, M
s on the verge of bankruptcy. Mr. Julian Rowland is willing to offer a substant
mach like a rubber band twisting tighter and tighter at every word uttered by the lawyer. The thought of h
the point of tears. "And with the terms, you mean signin
gnified w
ut?" A sense of desperat
a sympathetic understanding. "I'm afraid it's the only way to
ly's home is also at risk of being seized due to the financial dif
n't believe her grandma had kept such a big secret from her. She sighed deeply, feeli
with you Miss." Daniel stre
led her eyes. There was no need for ha
ou to get ready by six. You have
id and wa