“Sir, I have a boyfriend, so I would have to politely decline,” I reply, my voice firmer than I felt. Yeah, Daniel might not be the best man alive, but I’m loyal to him. He’s been with me through enough, at least that’s what I keep telling myself. Lately, though, he’s been more of a weight than a wing. The moment those words left my mouth, I saw the change in Mr. Addams. His jaw tighten, his nostrils flare slightly, and he gives a low grunt that make my stomach twist. “This would benefit us both,” he said, voice low but controlled, “If you’re ready to be smart about it, you have until the end of the week to decide.” Give or take more 48hours, very generous much Typical Derek Addams, calm and completely used to getting whatever he wants, not even caring to ask why I said no, or he just didn’t think my reasons mattered. All he cares about was results. Control. Power. And for some strange, unsettling reason… me. I don’t even know why he wanted this marriage or maybe he needed a
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