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d to taunt her. The silence in the room was deafening. She looked up at Alexander, who

here to ensure that this arran

n. He sat across the table with his arms crossed, watching Ol

" Functional ? Do you really

he question was of no importance. "That's exactly

med designed to remind her that she was just a pawn in a complex game of chess. No emotional expectations, no interference in his

verything," she w

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through the room like thunder. "You really think

aze intensified, like a predator analyzi

have the right to impose your conditions, then

lexander's face. " I'

rage, but she had no intention of backing down. "First, I refuse to live under your roof as a simple guest. I

as if weighing the pros a

"Second, I keep control of my personal finances

olves appearances? You will sometimes have to play the role of the p

es," she replied quickly. "But I don't wan

or a moment before n

t. "Third, and most important: while we must keep our emotional distance, it goe

le. Alexander stared at her, his expression unreadable. Then

via. I have to admit that I didn't

ring. "And I didn't expect to be treated like a simp

sure you, I have no intention of intruding into your pers

.. conceding? It wasn't exactly a blowout

g here and there to find a compromise. Olivia couldn't help but notice how methodical, almost clinical, Alexander was in

a pen to her. "If everything is in

ted to throw everything away, tear this contract into a thous

ame where indicated. Alexander did the same,

, putting the pen down. "Y

via chose to ignore it. "And you're officiall

laughter escape

but feel both relieved and trapped. This marriage was going to

d curiosity in his eyes. Olivia Montgomery may not have been the doc