ARIELLE"A marriage contract?" I repeated, making sure I had heard him correctly.Alexander Blackwood looked at me without showing any emotion. I honestly couldn't understand what was going through his mind. Just a few minutes ago, he had clearly stated that he had no intention of marrying me, yet here he was, suddenly proposing a marriage contract.Was he seriously considering my mother's ridiculous suggestion?"Yes, Miss Bennett. A marriage contract," he answered calmly.I looked at my parents, who were now staring at Alexander as though he had just offered them the solution to all their problems."Mr. Blackwood, I think there's been a misunderstanding. I already told you that I don't want to marry you," I explained, trying my best to remain polite."And I heard you the first time.""Then why are we having this conversation?""Because I'm offering you a business arrangement, not a romantic relationship."I stared at him in disbelief. Did this man really think marriage was something
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