All Chapters of Strictly Business: Signing the Marriage Deed: Chapter 1 - Chapter 3

“I don’t love you; I could never love you. All you will ever be to me is a stepping stone to achieving my goals and a way to give two middle fingers to my father.” He looked condescendingly at her, hoping to see the look of pain and hurt in her eyes. Looking at him with a smug smile, “It seems we are completely on the same page, and I do not have to stress about keeping you at arm’s length. A look of confusion flitted across his face for a split second, but he gritted it away. “I would sooner shave my head and join the monastery than develop any form of romantic feelings towards you. All you will ever be to me is a business partner. You do not matter to me and you never will”. Feeling slighted, he exploded, “ I am truly delighted that we have come to an understanding.” Hoping to hurt her in any way possible, he continued, “You are free to date and be with anyone; you can bring them home if you so choose, just keep them on your own wing of the mansion. And oh, do try to keep it discre

“Miss Ridley, can you please get me the Brandon files? Also get me a cup of coffee, black, no sugar. Thank you,” the dark voice said. Miss Ridley scurried into the office with the files. She dropped the files and scurried to hand the coffee to the man. Because she was so terrified, she spilled a few hot drops onto his hands, and she nearly died. “I am terribly sorry mr hastings, I am so sorry.” “It's all right, Amelie. Get me a wet wipe,” the man said, dismissing her with a wave of his palm. She scurried off to get a wet wipe from her desk.Not that her boss was some sort of monster; far from it. Normally, he was quite cool and considerate, but today was different. He just had a meeting with his father, who came to the office unannounced and spent the next few minutes berating his son. Naturally, this drove her boss into a rage. But he was the considerate boss that he is. He never transferred his aggression to his staff.She quickly brought him the wet wipes, apologizing profusely onc