O

d I should get this position," I say as my

have wives. That's a sign of responsibility. Make

she seriou

? That's ridiculous! I've outworked them at every-" I stop because the

I feel it vibrating in my skull. I rub my temple as my patience wears thin, frustration crawling through my bones. T

attractive for someone whose li

t nothing to worry about," I blurt out befo

this is

ith me. I was going to make it a surprise. We'r

outh opens like she's about to say something, but no words c

"I don't believe you. And she better not

ore she can finish. I turn to Melania, who's

me?" she

I whisper,

ive minutes. I need to get my grandm

t of your

e holds my gaze for a second long

pe she's not the type to

moothly, even though

lania sits straight, plastering on a sm

says sweetly. Grandma's eye

he's so g

smug. Grandma leans in, peering at the scre

" Then she focuses solely on Melania. "How do you p

nderneath it all, he's sweet. And c

range a huge banquet for the after-party. I want you both at my house today by four." Before I

ie. What the hell do I just do? Melania

ure she won't be thrilled to find out her future daughter-in-law is still

wife, or I risk losing the empire. We sit the

band?" I ask in a casual tone, like I'm offering

ven

es locking onto hers. "M

re in

d. I need to fool my family long enough to secure my inheritance.

re se

small voice that makes my chest tight

ith me. Just total freedom." She's quiet for a moment, her fingers drumming a

y means so

edly, pressing my li

I just want to watch my ex-husband suffer, and

ost forget myself in her soft skin. Quickly, I clear my thr

two hours," I say as th

ours

good as it does. She's stunning, and I can't figure out if I'm annoyed or impressed by how much it's mess

?" the priest asks. I clear my throa

d

lania. "Do you take th

says in a

ounce you man and wife. You may kiss the

e second our lips meet, it's almost like I can't ignore it. I pull back faster than I probably should, my eyes lockin

cuts through my mind as she smiles at me, and at that