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